Identify the correct one word for the following expression:
One who speaks many languages-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Polyglot
A polyglot is a person who knows and speaks several languages (from the Greek poly, many + glotta, tongue).
Example: The polyglot guide spoke to the tourists in five languages.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Philistine — Incorrect. A philistine is a person who has no interest in art, music or culture, or looks down on them.
Example: Only a philistine would call poetry a waste of time.
Option 3: Recluse — Incorrect. A recluse is a person who lives alone and avoids other people.
Example: After retiring, the writer lived as a recluse in the hills.
Option 4: Gourmet — Incorrect. A gourmet is a person who knows a lot about good food and enjoys it.
Example: The gourmet praised the chef's new dish.