English Explanatory Dictionary

contact language

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A language that influences another, especially because it is understood by a relevant portion of the speech community.
  2. A pidgin language.

Word forms

contact language contact languages

Related words

lingua franca pidgin creole vehicular vehicular language
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