POLYGLOT


Meaning of POLYGLOT in English

n.

Function: adjective

Etymology: Greek polygl ō ttos, from poly- + gl ō tta language ― more at GLOSS

Date: circa 1656

1 a : speaking or writing several languages : MULTILINGUAL b : composed of numerous linguistic groups <a polyglot population>

2 : containing matter in several languages <a polyglot sign>

3 : composed of elements from different languages

4 : widely diverse (as in ethnic or cultural origins) <a polyglot cuisine>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.