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Meaning of world English | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Any of various national or regional varieties of English other than British or American English.
    countable
  2. Alternative spelling of world English.
    alt-of, alternative
  3. Core standard English as widely used around the world; international English.
    uncountable

Examples

“Finally, I contacted a number⟳ of World Englishes and lexicography colleagues who were able to contribute⟳ terms and suggest⟳ further avenues of investigation.”

CEFR level

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

World Exposition World Freedom Day world fusion World Health Assembly World Health Organisation World Health Organization

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