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Preferred term
English language in the developed world
Definition
- The English language was originally propelled by the spread of the British Empire in the 19th century and, subsequently, by the expansion of the U.S. economic and political influence in the 20th century. English now extends across the globe. [Source: Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education; English, First World Language]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/English_language_in_the_developed_world
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