"Basic English" meaning in English

See Basic English in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From 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)
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