polyglot meaning in Hindi

polyglot in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   Someone who speaks more than one language

   AHereticBPolyglotCInsolventDFatalist
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Polyglot

   The correct one-word substitute for "someone who speaks more than one language" is Polyglot.
   Explanation:
   • Polyglot refers to a person who knows and is able to use several languages.
   • Heretic refers to a person who holds beliefs that are in contradiction to established religious teachings.
   • Insolvent refers to a person or organization that is unable to pay its debts.
   • Fatalist refers to a person who believes that events are determined by fate and cannot be changed.
   Thus, polyglot is the most appropriate substitute for someone who speaks multiple languages.

2. Delhi Police HCM 2025-26 One Word Substitution

   Choose the one-word substitute for the below sentence.
   Michael wondered, a person who is able to speak many languages called?

   APolyglotBPedantCPhilosopherDDiplomat
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Polyglot

   "Polyglot" means a person who knows and is able to speak several languages (poly = many, glot = tongue/language). "Pedant" is a person overly concerned with minor details. "Philosopher" is one who studies philosophy. "Diplomat" is an official representing a country. Hence the correct answer is Polyglot.

Examples

• “Being a polyglot, she easily communicated with tourists.”

polyglot – questions

What is the meaning of polyglot in Hindi?

polyglot means “बहुभाषी व्यक्ति” in Hindi. In English: A person who knows and can use several languages.

What are the synonyms of polyglot?

Synonyms of polyglot: linguist, multilingual person, translator, interpreter, language expert.

What is the opposite of polyglot?

Antonyms of polyglot: monolingual.

Has polyglot been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – polyglot has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: Delhi Police HCM 2025-26, SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.

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