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polyglot

/ˈpɒliːɡlɒt/

Meanings
noun
One who has mastered, notably speaks, several languages.

Examples :

"Maria is a true polyglot; she speaks English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin fluently. "
language person communication linguistics ability

Related Words

Illustration interpreted

interpreted verb

/ɪnˈtɜːpɹɪtɪd/ /ɪnˈtɝpɹɪtɪd/

To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.

"to interpret an Indian speech"

Illustration publication

publication noun

/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of publishing printed or other matter.

"The publication of the school newsletter was delayed due to technical issues. "

Illustration presentations

presentations noun

/ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃənz/ /ˌpɹiːzənˈteɪʃənz/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The students gave their presentations about different countries in geography class. "

Illustration functioned

functioned verb

/ˈfʌŋkʃənd/ /ˈfʌŋktʃənd/

To have a function.

"The old clock still functioned, even though its face was cracked. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration application

application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

Illustration comprising

comprising verb

/kəmˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/

To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

"The parts are comprised by the whole."

Illustration programming

programming verb

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

Illustration nomenclatures

nomenclatures noun

/noʊˈmɛnklətʃərz/ /ˈnoʊmənkleɪtʃərz/

A set of rules used for forming the names or terms in a particular field of arts or sciences.

""Botanists follow strict nomenclatures when classifying plants, ensuring that each species has a unique and universally recognized name." "

Illustration conference

conference noun

/ˈkɒn.fə.ɹəns/ /ˈkɑn.fə.ɹəns/

The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.

"The family held a conference to discuss their summer vacation plans. "

Illustration international

international noun

/ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Someone who has represented their country in a particular sport.

"The United team includes five England internationals."