Globish
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Globish
C20: a blend of globe and English
Example Sentences
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But what the world is speaking - even on levels more sophisticated than basic Globish - is not necessarily our English.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2011
This is the version of English sometimes known as "Globish".
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2011
Well, not to labour the point, here's another example of literary Globish at work.
From The Guardian • May 10, 2010
European finance ministers held urgent press conferences, addressing the world's media in Globish.
From The Guardian • May 8, 2010
The broad river of Globish becomes the beneficiary of these sparkling tributaries.
From The Guardian • May 8, 2010
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