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
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
As we enter the second decade of the new century, we are witnessing, in Globish, a contemporary phenomenon of extraordinary range and complexity, expressing a new world of global interconnections.
From The Guardian ● May 8, 2010
European finance ministers held urgent press conferences, addressing the world's media in Globish.
From The Guardian ● May 8, 2010
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