POLYGLOT


Meaning of POLYGLOT in English

[poly.glot] n [

[2]polyglot] (ca. 1645) 1: one who is polyglot

2. cap: a book containing versions of the same text in several languages; esp: the Scriptures in several languages

3: a mixture or confusion of languages or nomenclatures

[2]polyglot adj [Gk polyglottos, fr. poly- + glotta language--more at gloss] (1656) 1 a: speaking or writing several languages: multilingual b: composed of numerous linguistic groups "a ~ population"

2: containing matter in several languages "a ~ sign"

3: composed of elements from different languages

4: being widely diverse (as in ethnic or cultural origins) "~ cuisine"

Merriam-Webster English vocab.      Английский словарь Merriam Webster.