Explanation
A shared language used for communication among people with different first languages. Shows communication as bridge-building but also as asymmetry: a shared language enables exchange while distributing linguistic effort unevenly.
Example
An international meeting uses English although no participant speaks it as a first language.
Counterexample
A mere label without the described formal, cultural or conceptual movement.
Distinction
Distinguish from Lingua franca; the neighbour remains connected as a crossway.
Effect on thought and perception
Shows communication as bridge-building but also as asymmetry: a shared language enables exchange while distributing linguistic effort unevenly.
Resonance
Shows communication as bridge-building but also as asymmetry: a shared language enables exchange while distributing linguistic effort unevenly.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Lingua franca“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP6-0019. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP6-0019The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.