/pɒliːsɪˈmiːə/ or /pɑːlɪˈsɪmiːə/; (a less common alternative is /ˌpɒliːsɪˈmiːə/)

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for polysemy, especially when referring to words with multiple meanings in different languages.

“The linguist studied polysemeia in ancient languages to better understand their nuances.”