Meaning & use

multilingual

adjective·Everyday

Able to speak or write in several languages, or involving several languages.

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She grew up multilingual, switching easily between Spanish, French, and English at home.

The conference offered multilingual interpretation for delegates from around the world.

A note on using this word

"Polyglot" typically labels a person, while "multilingual" also describes texts, signs, or places.

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