polyglossia

[US]/ˌpɒlɪˈɡlɒsɪə/
[UK]/ˌpɑːlɪˈɡlɑːsiə/

Translation

n.The existence of multiple languages or dialects in a society or region.; The use of many languages in a single text or context.

Example Sentences

many african nations experience linguistic polyglossia due to colonial legacies.

the polyglossia situation in switzerland demonstrates how multiple languages can coexist harmoniously.

singapore's education system must address polyglossia through careful language planning.

researchers study polyglossia to understand code-switching patterns in bilingual communities.

polyglossia often creates social stratification between speakers of different languages.

the policy aims to manage polyglossia without favoring any particular language group.

india represents a complex case of societal polyglossia with its 22 official languages.

teachers struggle with classroom management when students exhibit varying degrees of polyglossia.

polyglossia can be observed in regions where regional dialects intersect with national languages.

the linguist's theory distinguishes between diglossia and polyglossia in multilingual societies.

media outlets must navigate polyglossia to serve diverse linguistic audiences.

parents often worry about raising children in environments with significant polyglossia.

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