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lingua

/lɪŋˈɡwɑː/ noun · British & US
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What does lingua mean?

noun

A language or a means of communication; a tongue. A lingua franca is a language used as a common means of communication between people who do not share a native language.

Example

"The lingua franca of international business is often English."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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