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Globish

British  
/ ˈɡləʊbɪʃ /

noun

  1. a simplified version of English used by non-native speakers, consisting of the most common words and phrases only

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Globish

C20: a blend of globe and English

Example Sentences

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This is the version of English sometimes known as "Globish".

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2011

But what the world is speaking - even on levels more sophisticated than basic Globish - is not necessarily our English.

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

The world, flatter and smaller than ever before, is still distinctive as much for its approximately 5,000 different languages as for its emerging Globish.

From The Guardian ● May 8, 2010

As a concept, "Globish" is now quite widely recognised across the European Union, and is often referred to by Europeans who use English in their everyday interactions.

From The Guardian ● May 8, 2010

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