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Meaning of killer language | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A dominant and prestigious language which gradually causes extinction of other, especially minor languages.

Examples

“It is only when the state adopts a trade language as official and, in a fit of linguistic nationalism, foists it upon its citizens, that trade languages become "killer languages."”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

killer litter killer poke killer sudoku killer T cell killer whale killerball