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polyglot

 

[ หˆpษ’lษชษกlษ’t ]

Noun
Languages
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น poliglota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคนเฅเคญเคพเคทเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Polyglott

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ poliglot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปั–ะณะปะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poliglot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒชใ‚ฐใƒญใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท polyglotte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ polรญglota

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท poliglot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค๊ตญ์–ด ๊ตฌ์‚ฌ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุนุฏุฏ ุงู„ู„ุบุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ polyglot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ polyglot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคš่ฏญ่จ€่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poliglot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกlkunnugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฟั‚ั–ะปะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ•แƒ แƒ–แƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poliglot

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.