A lingua franca is
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an English word that has entered the French language.
an English word that has entered the French language.
a language understood by people who have different native languages.
a language understood by people who have different native languages.
an extinct language that has been revived.
an extinct language that has been revived.
an official language in a region of the world different from where the language originated.
an official language in a region of the world different from where the language originated.
a language used by French colonial administrations.
a language understood by people who have different native languages.
The correct answer is:
a language understood by people who have different native languages.
To arrive at this answer, let's break down the options:
1. an English word that has entered the French language.
This option does not accurately define what a lingua franca is. A lingua franca is not specific to only English words entering the French language.
2. a language understood by people who have different native languages.
This accurately defines what a lingua franca is. It is a common language used as a means of communication between people with different native languages.
3. an extinct language that has been revived.
This option does not accurately define what a lingua franca is. A lingua franca refers to a language used for communication, regardless of its origin or extinction.
4. an official language in a region of the world different from where the language originated.
This option does not accurately define what a lingua franca is. A lingua franca is not necessarily an official language in any specific region.
5. a language used by French colonial administrations.
This option is incorrect. While French was historically used as a lingua franca in some French colonies, this definition is not comprehensive enough to encompass all lingua francas of the world.
Based on the above analysis, option 2 "a language understood by people who have different native languages" is the correct answer.