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What is the term used to describe the standard prestige language of Arabic?
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
What has characterized Arabic since the 7th century, with an opposition between a standard prestige language and diverse vernacular varieties?
Diglossia
Which language serves as the lingua franca of the Arab world and the liturgical language of Islam?
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
Which form of Arabic is only acquired through formal education and is not spoken natively?
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What is the official language of 26 states and 1 disputed territory, making it the third most after English and French?
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