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   Lin·gua fran·ca

   /ˌliNGɡwə ˈfraNGkə/

   

   noun

   • 1. a language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different.
   • ▪ a mixture of Italian with French, Greek, Arabic, and Spanish, formerly used in the Levant.

   Word Origin late 17th century: from Italian, literally ‘Frankish tongue’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › lingua-francaHow to pronounce LINGUA FRANCA in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   How to pronounce lingua franca. UK /ˌlɪŋ.ɡwə ˈfræŋ.kə/. US /ˌlɪŋ.ɡwə ˈfræŋ.kə/. More about phonetic symbols. Sound-by-sound pronunciation. UK /ˌlɪŋ.ɡwə ˈfræŋ.kə/ lingua franca. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. /l/ as in. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lingua francaLingua franca Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LINGUA FRANCA is a common language consisting of Italian mixed with French, Spanish, Greek, and Arabic that was formerly spoken in Mediterranean ports. How to use lingua franca in a sentence.

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5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › lingua-francalingua franca noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Check pronunciation: lingua franca. Definition of lingua franca noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Apr 10, 2024 · Last updated April 10, 2024. How to say lingua franca in English? Pronunciation of lingua franca with 2 audio pronunciations, 5 synonyms, 1 meaning, 1 antonym, 3 translations, 1 sentence and more for lingua franca.

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   A lingua franca (/ ˌ l ɪ ŋ ɡ w ə ˈ f r æ ŋ k ə /; lit. 'Frankish tongue'; for plurals see § Usage notes), also known as a bridge language, common language, trade language, auxiliary language, vehicular language, or link language, is a language systematically used to make communication possible between groups of people who do not share a native language or dialect, particularly when ...

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › lingua-franca_nlingua franca, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   How is the noun lingua franca pronounced? British English. /ˌlɪŋɡwə ˈfraŋkə/ ling-gwuh-FRANG-kuh. U.S. English. /ˌlɪŋɡwə ˈfræŋkə/ ling-gwuh-FRANG-kuh. See pronunciation. Where does the noun lingua franca come from? Earliest known use. mid 1600s. The earliest known use of the noun lingua franca is in the mid 1600s.