リンガフランカ
also: リングワフランカ · リングアフランカ
Meanings
1
lingua franca; bridge language
A common language used for communication between speakers of different native languages. Often used in sociolinguistics and international contexts.
See also: 共通語
English is used around the world as a modern lingua franca.
In East Africa, Swahili serves as a lingua franca.