This chapter explores different definitions of a polyglot, examining the number of languages and fluency levels typically associated with the term. The speaker discusses the evolving nature of their own definition and how societal perceptions have influenced the concept.
No single universally accepted definition of a polyglot exists.
The speaker's definition of a polyglot is someone who speaks five languages at a B2 level, though they are considering lowering this to four.
The use of terms like "bilingual," "trilingual," and "quadrilingual" influences the perception of what constitutes a polyglot.