JavaScript is a multi-paradigm programming language that supports both object-oriented programming (OOP) and functional programming concepts. While JavaScript is not a pure OOP language like Java or C#, it does have features that support OOP principles, such as: - Classes and constructors - Inheritance - Methods and properties - Encapsulation and abstraction But, JavaScript also has some differences from traditional OOP languages, like: - Prototypal inheritance instead of classical inheritance - First-class functions and closures - Dynamic typing and flexible syntax While JavaScript supports OOP concepts, it has unique features and quirks that make it a distinct programming language.