Polyglot

/ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who knows and is able to use several languages.

As a polyglot, she could converse fluently in five different languages.

A book containing the same text in multiple languages.

The library had a fascinating polyglot of biblical texts.

adjective

Knowing or using several languages.

His polyglot skills make him an asset in international business meetings.

Relating to or composed of several languages.

The polyglot culture of the city reflects its diverse population.

From the Greek 'polyglottos', meaning 'having several languages'.

polyglot society

A society that includes many languages and cultures.

polyglot state

A state where multiple languages are spoken.

polyglotism

The practice or quality of using several languages.

linguist

A person skilled in several languages.

bilingual

Able to speak two languages fluently.

multilingual

Able to communicate in multiple languages.

Language nerd

He’s a total language nerd, always learning new languages like a polyglot.

Language geek

Being a language geek, she enjoys working on her polyglot skills every day.