diglottic

/dɪˈɡlɒtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or consisting of two tongues or languages.

“The diglottic nature of the ancient city’s inscriptions has been a subject of interest among linguists.”

2. noun

A person who speaks or is proficient in two languages.

“She was a diglottic, able to converse fluently in both English and French.”

3. noun

A person who has two tongues, especially in the sense of having a divided or ambivalent allegiance.

“The diglottic politician struggled to balance her duties to her country and her constituents.”

Synonyms

  • bilingual
  • polyglot

Antonyms

  • monolingual
  • unilingual