Meaning of the word lingua-franca in English
What does lingua-franca mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
lingua-franca
US /ˌlɪŋ.ɡwə ˈfræŋ.kə/
UK /ˌlɪŋ.ɡwə ˈfræŋ.kə/
Noun
a language used for communication between groups of people who speak different languages :
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The international business community sees English as a lingua franca.