Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An artificial language developed between 1924 and 1951, based mainly on the Romance languages and intended as a medium of international communication among scientists.

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  • proper noun An interlanguage based on Romance languages, English, German, Russian and Latin, developed by the International Auxiliary Language Association, and first published in 1951.
  • proper noun Latino sine Flexione, a simplified version of Latin by Giuseppe Peano

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[inter– + Latin lingua, language; see lingua.]

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Examples

  • Marsha, As I read about you teaching English in Mexico City, it reminded me that I looked into it while studying there and back in the 90s, the English schools (Harmon Hall and Interlingua) would actually help you to take care of immigration issues.

    Would you make the move to Mexico if... 2008

  • Interlingua and Esperanto are based heavily on Latin languages and Greek and are thus relatively easy for speakers of most western European languages to learn.

    Constructed International Auxiliary Languages mj 2009

  • Examples of these languages include the auxiliary languages Interlingua and the better-known Esperanto.

    The difference between radio and teaching ESL mj 2009

  • Interlingua and Esperanto are based heavily on Latin languages and Greek and are thus relatively easy for speakers of most western European languages to learn.

    The difference between radio and teaching ESL mj 2009

  • Interestingly, the very Indo-European basis for Interlingua and Esperanto has been criticized for being a bias in itself, as it makes both languages very Euro-centric in structure and in psychology, which may put non-western speakers at a disadvantage.

    Constructed International Auxiliary Languages mj 2009

  • While a number of attempts at constructed languages have been made since ancient times, the first in modern times to gain any international attention was Volapük in the late 19th century, quickly eclipsed by Esperanto, with Interlingua being created in the mid-20th century.

    Constructed International Auxiliary Languages mj 2009

  • While a number of attempts at constructed languages have been made since ancient times, the first in modern times to gain any international attention was Volapük in the late 19th century, quickly eclipsed by Esperanto, with Interlingua being created in the mid-20th century.

    The difference between radio and teaching ESL mj 2009

  • Interestingly, the very Indo-European basis for Interlingua and Esperanto has been criticized for being a bias in itself, as it makes both languages very Euro-centric in structure and in psychology, which may put non-western speakers at a disadvantage.

    The difference between radio and teaching ESL mj 2009

  • Examples of these languages include the auxiliary languages Interlingua and the better-known Esperanto.

    Constructed International Auxiliary Languages mj 2009

  • Other academies like Interlingua, English First and Harmon Hall, have similar disadvantages in that they are not really adapted to the needs of the corporate world, but are adequate for teaching basic English to the average Mexican.

    English Required: 2006

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