Lingua Franca
By: Stephen Welsh
Definition
n. A language used by people who do not speak a common tongue; usually combines aspects of different languages.
Synonyms
- accent
- dialect
- communication
Antonyms
- silent
- standard
- quite
Sentences
- When in a meeting we use English as a lingua franca because it is the only language we all know how to speak.
- When going to another country be sure to learn many universal languages as they might come in handy as a lingua franca between you and a native.
Lingua Franca - Words of the World