Definitions
- Describing a person who can speak more than two languages. - Referring to a community or society where multiple languages are spoken. - Talking about a skill or ability to communicate in different languages.
- Describing a person who can speak or understand many languages. - Referring to a book, text, or document that is written in several languages. - Talking about a skill or ability to learn and use multiple languages.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the ability to communicate in multiple languages.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's language skills.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a community or society with multiple languages.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Multilingual is more commonly used in everyday language, while polyglot is more formal and less common.
- 2Scope: Multilingual generally refers to the ability to speak more than two languages, while polyglot implies a higher number of languages, often five or more.
- 3Connotation: Multilingual is neutral in tone, while polyglot can have a positive connotation, implying intelligence or talent.
Remember this!
Multilingual and polyglot are synonyms that describe the ability to communicate in multiple languages. However, multilingual is more commonly used and refers to the ability to speak more than two languages, while polyglot is less common and implies a higher number of languages, often five or more. Additionally, polyglot has a more formal tone and can carry a positive connotation.
