Polyglot: meaning, definitions and examples
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polyglot
[ หpษlษชษกlษt ]
language learner
A polyglot is a person who knows and is able to use several languages. This ability can arise from a natural talent for languages or a dedicated study of multiple languages over time. Polyglots often engage in learning languages due to passion, travel, business reasons, or social interactions. They may also possess a keen understanding of the nuances and cultural contexts of the languages they speak.
Synonyms
language enthusiast, linguist, multilingual.
Examples of usage
- She is a proud polyglot who can converse in five languages.
- As a polyglot, he enjoys meeting people from different cultures.
- Being a polyglot allows her to work in international environments.
- The conference featured a polyglot who shared tips on language learning.
Translations
Translations of the word "polyglot" in other languages:
๐ต๐น poliglota
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคนเฅเคญเคพเคทเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Polyglott
๐ฎ๐ฉ poliglot
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะปัะณะปะพั
๐ต๐ฑ poliglot
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใฐใญใใ
๐ซ๐ท polyglotte
๐ช๐ธ polรญglota
๐น๐ท poliglot
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ค๊ตญ์ด ๊ตฌ์ฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุนุฏุฏ ุงููุบุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ polyglot
๐ธ๐ฐ polyglot
๐จ๐ณ ๅค่ฏญ่จ่
๐ธ๐ฎ poliglot
๐ฎ๐ธ mรกlkunnugur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะฟััะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ poliglot
๐ฒ๐ฝ polรญglota
Etymology
The term 'polyglot' originates from the Greek words 'poly', meaning 'many', and 'glotta', meaning 'language' or 'tongue'. The use of the word can be traced back to the early 17th century when it started to describe individuals who were proficient in multiple languages. In historical contexts, polyglots were often associated with scholars, diplomats, and traders who needed to communicate across cultural boundaries. This was particularly important in regions with rich trade routes where multiple languages would be critical for business and diplomacy. Over the years, the understanding and appreciation of being a polyglot have grown, especially with globalization making language skills increasingly valuable in various fields.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,058 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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