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Definition of polylingual

polylingual

/ˌpɑːliˈlɪŋɡwəl/
pol · y · lin · gual
Plural:polylinguals
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polylingual Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Speaking, writing, or using several different languages; written in or involving multiple languages.

Example

"Growing up in a diplomatic family made her effortlessly polylingual before she even entered high school."

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• noun

1

A person who speaks, writes, or understands several languages.

Example

"The international conference hired several experienced polylinguals to assist delegates from around the world."

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• Rhymes for polylingual

• Nearby Words

polygonum
polygraph
polyhedron
polylingual
polymer
polyp
polypterus

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century as a hybrid compound combining the Greek prefix poly- ('many') with English lingual (from Latin lingua, 'tongue, language').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Polylingual. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/polylingual
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