noun
- expressions or phrases borrowed from multiple languages; instances of using multiple languages
Usage: rare; technical
Examples
- The author’s writing was filled with polyglottisms that reflected her international background.
- His speech contained various polyglottisms from French, German, and Italian.
- The diplomat’s polyglottisms made her presentations accessible to diverse audiences.
- Academic papers in linguistics often feature polyglottisms as examples.
- The poet’s use of polyglottisms created a unique multicultural voice.