working language
A "working language" is crucial for facilitating communication within organizations and institutions, especially those with diverse linguistic backgrounds.
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Definition
B2Organizational Communication
(formal, professional)A language used for official communication within an organization or institution.
Example
- English is the working language of the United Nations.
- The company's working language is French, so all meetings and documents are in French.
C1Translation Studies
(technical, academic)A language that a translator or interpreter works with.
Example
- Her working languages include Spanish and German.
- Translators must be proficient in their working languages to ensure accurate translations.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "working language":
standard languagetarget languagenative languagefirst languageforeign languageobject languageconstructed languagecommunity languagesource languageprivate languagelogical languagelanguage learningartificial languagelanguage gamecontact languageheritage language