"Globish" meaning in English

See Globish in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈɡloʊbɪʃ/ [General-American], /ˈɡləʊbɪʃ/ [Received-Pronunciation]
Etymology: Blend of global + English, late 20th c. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|global|English}} Blend of global + English, {{C.|20}} 20th c. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Globish
  1. A simplified version of the English language, not created but consisting of the most common English words and phrases, enabling non-English-speakers to communicate. Categories (topical): English, Languages Synonyms: International English Related terms: Franglais, Hinglish, Newspeak, Spanglish Translations (simplified version of English): globaalienglanti (Finnish), globish [masculine] (French)

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