The difference between Koine and Lingua franca

When used as nouns, koine means a lingua franca, whereas lingua franca means a common language used by people of diverse backgrounds to communicate with one another, often a basic form of speech with simplified grammar.


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  1. Koine as a noun:

    A lingua franca.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: interlanguage"

  2. Koine as a noun:

    A regional language that becomes standard over time.

  1. Lingua franca as a noun:

    A common language used by people of diverse backgrounds to communicate with one another, often a basic form of speech with simplified grammar.

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