polyglotism en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English polyglot Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English polyglotism From polyglot + -ism.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The use, notably in speech, of several languages.
- (uncountable, usually) The ability to communicate in several languages.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polyglotisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| polyglottism | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
nl veeltaligheid (the use of several languages) · pl poliglotyzm (the use of several languages) · nl meertaligheid (the use of several languages) · nl polyglossie (the use of several languages) · ia polyglottismo (the use of several languages)