Meanings
nounpolyglotism (usually uncountable, plural polyglotisms)
plural polyglotisms · alternative polyglottism
- uncountableusuallyThe use, notably in speech, of several languages.
- uncountableusuallyThe ability to communicate in several languages.
Origin
Translations
Dutch polyglossie, meertaligheid
- polyglossiethe use of several languages
- meertaligheidthe use of several languages
- veeltaligheidthe use of several languages
Polish poliglotyzm
- poliglotyzmthe use of several languages
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polyglotism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polyglotism
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“polyglotism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polyglotism. Accessed November 2, 2026.
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