multilingual
adjective
mul·ti·lin·gual
ˌməl-tē-ˈliŋ-gwəl 
-ˈliŋ-gyə-wəl,
-ˌtī-
1
: of, having, or expressed in several languages
a multilingual sign
multilingual dictionaries
2
: using or able to use several languages especially with equal fluency
multilingual translators
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The roots of multilingual come from Latin. If you happen to prefer Greek, use the synonym polyglot, in which poly- has the same meaning as multi-, and -glot means the same thing as -lingual. The best way to become multilingual is probably to be born in a bilingual (two-language) household; learning those first two seems to give the mind the kind of exercise that makes later language-learning easy.
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Among that older cohort is new bouquiniste Ozan Yigitkeskin, who plans to offer a selection of multilingual books.
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Cecilia Laurent Monpetit, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Additional features include one-touch mute for up to 10 hours, micro-mesh insect protection, soft night lighting to minimize disturbance, and bilingual English and French voice alerts for multilingual households.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2025
Each treatment pathway is supported by multilingual coordinators who guide patients through logistics, follow up and personalized care.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Madsen had to make sure the multilingual dialogue sounded pitch-perfect in many tongues, some of which are quite endangered.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025
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Cecilia Laurent Monpetit, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Additional features include one-touch mute for up to 10 hours, micro-mesh insect protection, soft night lighting to minimize disturbance, and bilingual English and French voice alerts for multilingual households.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2025
Each treatment pathway is supported by multilingual coordinators who guide patients through logistics, follow up and personalized care.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Madsen had to make sure the multilingual dialogue sounded pitch-perfect in many tongues, some of which are quite endangered.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Multilingual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multilingual. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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