Globally Dominant

Definition

Being globally dominant means having widespread influence or control over various parts of the world. In the context of languages, it refers to certain languages being widely spoken and used as lingua francas in international settings.

Related terms

Lingua Franca: A lingua franca is a language that is adopted as a common means of communication between speakers whose native languages differ.

Official Language: An official language is designated by governments for use in official documents, public administration, education, etc., within their jurisdiction.

Endangered Language: An endangered language is one that is at risk of disappearing due to declining numbers of speakers or lack of intergenerational transmission.