poly·glot·ism
| \ ˈpä-lē-ˌglä-ˌti-zəm
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or polyglottism
Definition of polyglotism
: the use of many languages : the ability to speak many languages
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“Polyglotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyglotism. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of polyglotism was in 1852
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