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polyglotism

polyglotism noun: the use, notably in speech, of several languages.

Noun

polyglotism (usually uncountable, plural polyglotisms)

  1. (usually) The use, notably in speech, of several languages.
  2. (usually) The ability to communicate in several languages.

Forms of polyglotism

pluralpolyglotisms
alternative formpolyglottism

Origin of polyglotism

From polyglot + -ism.

Questions about polyglotism

What does polyglotism mean?
Polyglotism means the use, notably in speech, of several languages.
What part of speech is polyglotism?
Polyglotism is a noun.
What is the plural of polyglotism?
The plural of polyglotism is polyglotisms.

Words near polyglotism in the dictionary

  1. polyglossary
  2. polyglossia
  3. polyglossic
  4. polyglossy
  5. polyglot
  6. polyglotism
  7. polyglotisms
  8. polyglotry
  9. polyglots
  10. polyglott
  11. polyglottal

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