Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Lingua Franca.
Lingua Franca - as a noun
A common language used by speakers of different languages
Example: "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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interlanguagekoineExample Sentences
"English is often considered the global lingua franca."
"French was once a widely spoken lingua franca in diplomacy."
"Swahili serves as a lingua franca for many people across East Africa."
"In international business, English acts as a lingua franca for communication."
"During the colonial era, Portuguese served as a lingua franca in some regions of Africa."
