polyglot
One who has mastered several languagesOne who has mastered (especially when able to speak) several languages.
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Meaning
6 senses(also, figuratively)One who has mastered (especially when able to speak) several languages.
Polyglotter, Polyglotte
полигло́тpoliglót
полігло́тpolihlót
a person who speaks more than one language
A publication in several languages; specifically, a book (especially a bible) containing several versions of the same subject matter or text in several languages.
Polyglotte
полигло́ттаpoliglótta
(also, figuratively)A mixture of languages or nomenclatures.
More meanings 3
A file that can be interpreted validly as multiple formats.
A program written to be valid in multiple programming languages.
(obsolete)A bird able to imitate the sounds of other birds.
Forms
plural: polyglotsSynonyms
5 synonyms- a person who speaks more than one language:linguist
Word family
1 related wordsSee also
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