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What is the origin of the name of the English language?
What is the origin of the name of the English language?
The Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain.
Which language has the most second-language speakers in the world?
Which language has the most second-language speakers in the world?
English
What are some of the domains where English has become the de facto language?
What are some of the domains where English has become the de facto language?
Diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, aviation, entertainment, and the internet.
How many sovereign states have English as their official language?
How many sovereign states have English as their official language?
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What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
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What is the Devanagari script used for in Hindi?
What is the Devanagari script used for in Hindi?
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Where is Hindi the official language in addition to being one of the two official languages of the Government of India?
Where is Hindi the official language in addition to being one of the two official languages of the Government of India?
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Which language is described as a standardised and Sanskritised register of the Hindustani language?
Which language is described as a standardised and Sanskritised register of the Hindustani language?
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In which region does Hindi serve as the lingua franca?
In which region does Hindi serve as the lingua franca?
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Where is Hindi spoken to a lesser extent, usually in a simplified or pidginised variety?
Where is Hindi spoken to a lesser extent, usually in a simplified or pidginised variety?
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