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- Dictionarylin·gua fran·ca/ˌliNGɡwə ˈfraNGkə/
noun
- 1. a language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different.
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9 hours ago · Modern English, sometimes described as the first global lingua franca, is also regarded as the first world language. [130] [131] English is the world's most widely used language in newspaper publishing, book publishing, international telecommunications, scientific publishing, international trade, mass entertainment, and diplomacy. [131]
9 hours ago · Between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries, Catalan was present throughout the Mediterranean and was one of the first bases of the lingua franca. Guided by the notion that political greatness is linked to linguistic consolidation, the Royal Council promoted an extremely standardized language.
9 hours ago · As Quinn notes, Swahili as a lingua franca in East Africa in fact helps the growth of radical Islamism in the region. An example of this is the Swahili preaching of Aboud Rogo Mohammed, the radical Kenyan imam (who was sanctioned by the United Nations for supporting the Somali al-Shabaab) encouraging the establishment of a caliphate in East Africa.
9 hours ago · Most of the speakers can also speak Ilocano, the lingua franca of northern Luzon island. The name Ibanag comes from the prefix “I” which means “people of”, and “bannag”, meaning river. It is closely related to Gaddang, Itawis, Agta, Atta, Yogad, Isneg, and Malaweg. Written by Karl Gaverza. Translation by Charles Julian Gollayan.
9 hours ago · What language do the speak in india - In the vibrant tapestry of India, language plays a pivotal role in shaping the nation's rich cultural heritage and
9 hours ago · The books of the New Testament were originally written in the lingua franca (Trade Language) of the time, Koine Greek (Common Greek). This is one of the “ancestors” of the Greek language spoken today.
9 hours ago · Quality Point(s) Perguntas. Número de gostos
