Interlanguage (Noun)
Meaning
A common language used by speakers of different languages; "Koine is a dialect of ancient Greek that was the lingua franca of the empire of Alexander the Great and was widely spoken throughout the eastern Mediterranean area in Roman times".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The interlanguage of the medieval trade routes was a mix of Latin, Greek, and various local languages.
- A pidgin language often emerges as a simple interlanguage used for communication among groups with different languages.
- The interlanguage of the international business world is generally English, but this may vary depending on the industry and location.
- In multicultural cities, people may use a simplified interlanguage to facilitate communication among neighbors and coworkers.
- The spread of English as a global interlanguage has made it easier for people from different countries to communicate and cooperate.