monoglot

Definitions


[ˈmɒnə(ʊ)ɡlɒt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- using or speaking only one language
(e.g: monoglot Irish-speakers)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from Greek monoglōttos, from monos ‘single’ + glōtta ‘tongue’


[ˈmɒnə(ʊ)ɡlɒt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person who speaks only one language


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: from Greek monoglōttos, from monos ‘single’ + glōtta ‘tongue’




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