polyglot
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/
KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the ability to speak or write in multiple languages.
Example
She is a polyglot who can communicate in five different languages.
Conversation
I met a really interesting person at the conference yesterday.
Oh really? What made them interesting?
They were a polyglot who spoke five languages fluently!
That's amazing! I wish I could be that good at languages.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
multilingual
bilingual
varied
Antonyms
monolingual
uniform
singular
noun
Definition
A person who can speak, read, or write in multiple languages.
Example
She is a polyglot who can communicate in five different languages.
Conversation
Have you ever met a real polyglot?
Not in person, but I've heard they can speak so many languages.
I know, right? It must be amazing to communicate with so many people.
Root Explanation
Polyglot → It is formed from "poly-" (from Greek "polus", meaning many) and "glotta" (from Greek, meaning tongue or language). The word "polyglot" refers to someone who knows or uses many languages.
Memory Tip
Think of 'many' ('poly-') languages ('glotta') — that's why a polyglot is someone who speaks many languages.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.