1. expressions, phrases, or linguistic features borrowed from multiple languages
Usage: rare; technical

Examples

• The author’s writing was filled with polyglotisms that reflected her international upbringing.
• His speech contained various polyglotisms from French, German, and Italian.
• The translator struggled with the text’s numerous polyglotisms.
• Polyglotisms in the manuscript made it difficult for monolingual readers to understand.
• The poet’s use of polyglotisms created a unique multicultural voice.