monoglot

/məˈnɒɡlɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who speaks only one language

“As a monoglot, she struggled to communicate with her foreign colleagues.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characterized by speaking only one language

“The city’s monoglot population limited its ability to attract international businesses.”

Synonyms

  • monolingual

Antonyms

  • polyglot