Multilingual

//ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A polyglot.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, or involving multiple languages.

    "In reality, the multidimensionality of language contact in multilingual environments ensures no such neat compartmentalisation."

  2. 2
    Able to communicate in a number of languages.

    "So being multilingual can make you more appealing, more successful and more compassionate. And it’s also good for your health."

Adjective
  1. 1
    using or knowing more than one language wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
bilinguallinguistmany-tonguedmultilanguagemultilanguagemultilinguistic

Example

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"This is why Tatoeba is multilingual. But not that kind of multilingual. Not the kind where languages are simply being paired up together, and where some pairs are left behind."

Etymology

From multi- + lingual.

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