diglot
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈdɪɡlɒt/
KK: /ˈdɪɡlɒt/
adjective
Definition
Describing a person or thing that can speak or use two languages fluently.
Example
Being a diglot allows her to communicate with a wider range of people.
Conversation
Did you know that she is diglot?
Really? I had no idea she spoke two languages!
Yeah, it’s impressive how easily she switches between them.
I wish I could be diglot like her; it must be so useful.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bilingual
multilingual
polyglot
Antonyms
monolingual
unilingual
single
noun
Definition
A person who speaks two languages fluently, or a text that presents the same content in two languages side by side.
Example
As a diglot, she easily switched between English and Spanish during the conversation.
Conversation
Have you ever seen a diglot book before?
No, I haven't! What is it exactly?
It's a book that shows text in two languages side by side.
Root Explanation
Diglot → It is formed from "di-" (meaning two) and "glotta" (from Greek "glōtta", meaning tongue or language). The word "diglot" refers to a person who speaks two languages or a text written in two languages.
Memory Tip
Think of 'two' ('di-') languages ('glotta') being spoken — that's what a diglot is.
Visually Confused Words
giglot
biglot
ilot
dilo