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monoglot

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Capable of speaking only a single language; monolingual.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He thought Britain was more monoglot than ever.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A person capable of speaking only a single language.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From mono- + -glot.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: eentalig — Translations
  • Irish: aonteangach — Translations
  • Māori: reo tōtahi — Translations
  • Swedish: enspråkig — Translations