common language
/kɒmən ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ · com·mon·lan·guage
noun
- A language used by a large group of people, often as a standard or universal means of communication. The company uses English as a common language to facilitate international communication.
- A language that is widely understood and spoken, often used in education, business, or government. The common language of the country is Mandarin Chinese, but many people also speak English as a second language.
Synonyms
vernaculardialectlingua francastandard languageuniversal languagecommon tongueshared languagemutual language
Antonyms
Did you know? The term 'common language' has been used in various contexts, including linguistics, education, and international business, to refer to a language that is widely understood and spoken by a large group of people.