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Which language is NOT mentioned as a possible world language in the text?
Which language is NOT mentioned as a possible world language in the text?
- Arabic
- Russian (correct)
- Spanish
- French
Which term is used to refer to languages that are geographically widespread and enable communication between different language communities?
Which term is used to refer to languages that are geographically widespread and enable communication between different language communities?
- World language (correct)
- Constructed language
- Auxiliary language
- International language
Which language is considered to be the foremost world language?
Which language is considered to be the foremost world language?
- English (correct)
- Russian
- French
- Arabic
According to Congolese linguist Salikoko Mufwene, how does he define a world language?
According to Congolese linguist Salikoko Mufwene, how does he define a world language?
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Which linguist proposed the definition of a world language as languages spoken as vernaculars or as lingua francas outside their homelands and by populations other than those ethnically or nationally associated with them?
Which linguist proposed the definition of a world language as languages spoken as vernaculars or as lingua francas outside their homelands and by populations other than those ethnically or nationally associated with them?
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