Global Communication Terminology

noun a person who knows and is able to use several languages

adjective knowing or using several languages

• The conference interpreter was a true polyglot, fluent in five different languages.
• My friend is such a polyglot, she can speak Spanish, French, and Italian with ease.
• I wish I was a polyglot like him, then I could talk to anyone in the world!
• Being a polyglot in the world of technology means being fluent in multiple programming languages.

noun a simplified form of English used as a lingua franca for global communication

• Globish is a simplified version of English used as a global lingua franca.
• I find it easier to communicate in Globish when I travel to different countries.
• Some people think Globish is just a lazy way of speaking English.
• In the world of business, being fluent in Globish can open up many opportunities.