monoglot Definition
- 1a person who knows only one language
- 2written or spoken in only one language
Using monoglot: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "monoglot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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As a monoglot, he found it difficult to communicate with the locals.
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The book was published in monoglot English.
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She is a monoglot who has never learned another language.
monoglot Synonyms and Antonyms
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Origins of monoglot
from Greek 'mono-' meaning 'single' and 'glotta' meaning 'tongue'
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Summary: monoglot in Brief
The term 'monoglot' [ˈmɒnəglɒt] refers to a person who knows only one language or something that is written or spoken in only one language. It is often used to describe someone who is not bilingual or multilingual. For example, 'As a monoglot, he found it difficult to communicate with the locals.'
