Question

A person who speaks many languages is called?

• A. Linguist
• B. Polyglot
• C. Orator
• D. Translator

Hint:

Root check: Poly (Many) + Glot (Tongue). If someone has "many tongues," they are a Polyglot.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: One-word substitution requires knowing the specific definitions and roots of descriptive nouns.

• Prefix 'Poly-': Means "many" or "much" (as in polygon or polymer).

• Root 'Glot': Comes from the Greek word for "tongue" or "language."

Step 1: Differentiating between the options.
A

Linguist studies the science of language, not necessarily speaks many. An

Orator is a person who is a skilled public speaker. A

Translator converts written text from one language to another.

Step 2: Defining the correct term.
A

Polyglot is a person who

knows and speaks several languages. The term focuses on the multilingual ability of the individual. While a polyglot might be a linguist or a translator, the most direct word for the ability to speak many languages is Polyglot.