"Standard" meaning in English

See Standard in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-prop}} Standard
  1. (science fiction, fantasy) Denoting the name of a universal language in various works. Categories (topical): Fantasy, Science fiction Synonyms: Common Related terms: Galactic
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