"Basic English" meaning in All languages combined

See Basic English on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: basic + English Etymology templates: {{com|en|basic|English}} basic + English Head templates: {{en-prop|head=Basic English}} Basic English
  1. A simplified controlled language based on English and intended for international communication and TESL. Wikipedia link: Basic English Categories (topical): English, Languages Translations (simplified variant of English): Basikenglisch [neuter] (German)
    Sense id: en-Basic_English-en-name-NCVYxT0Y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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