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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Koine and Lingua franca
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Koine as a noun:
A lingua franca.
Examples:
"synonyms: interlanguage"
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Koine as a noun:
A regional language that becomes standard over time.
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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.