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What do you call a person who speaks lot of languages?

There are a few terms you could use to describe someone who speaks many languages:

Formal:

* Polyglot: This is the most common and formal term. It literally means "speaking many tongues."

* Multilingual: This term is more general and simply means "speaking multiple languages."

Informal:

* Language whiz: This is a more casual way to describe someone who is very good at languages.

* Linguistic virtuoso: This term implies a high level of skill and mastery in languages.

* Language buff: This is a more informal way to describe someone who is enthusiastic about languages.

The best term to use depends on the context and the level of formality you want to convey.

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