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polyglota person who knows and is able to use several languages

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person who knows and is able to use several languages

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːliɡlɑːt/

Korean meaning: 여러 언어를 구사할 수 있는 사람, 다국어 사용자

Korean pronunciation: **팔**리글랏

Example Sentences

  • My roommate is such a polyglot that he dreams in different languages depending on what he ate for dinner.
  • The polyglot professor accidentally mixed three languages in one sentence during the lecture.
  • Being a polyglot has its advantages when traveling, but it's confusing when you can't remember which language to use in which country.

polyglot

NOUN

//ˈpɑːliɡlɑːt//

a person who knows and is able to use several languages

polyglot concept
💡 Concept

a confident airport employee speaks cheerfully to a confused elderly Japanese tourist, gesturing helpfully with warm body language. The employee then turns to address a worried French family nearby, switching her speaking posture and facial expression naturally. After helping them, she immediately pivots to assist a lost Spanish businessman, again changing her communication style fluidly. The diverse group of travelers all nod with understanding and relief as each conversation flows smoothly. Other passengers in the background watch with impressed expressions as they witness the seamless language switching. a person who knows and is able to use several languages to help people from different countries

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpɑːliɡlɑːt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpɒliɡlɒt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpoly--
Rootglot

Origin

From ancient Greek, combining 'polys' meaning 'many' and 'glotta' meaning 'tongue' or 'language'. The word literally describes someone with 'many tongues' - able to speak multiple languages.

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🎵Rhyme

ballotshallotgalette
ballot
shallot
galette

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My roommate is such a polyglot that he dreams in different languages depending on what he ate for dinner.

😄 Fun example

The polyglot professor accidentally mixed three languages in one sentence during the lecture.

Being a polyglot has its advantages when traveling, but it's confusing when you can't remember which language to use in which country.

The company hired a polyglot to handle international communications.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

multilinguallinguistlanguage expert

Antonyms

monoglotmonolingual

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