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This document discusses linguistic varieties and concepts in multilingual communities. It defines vernacular languages as non-standardized ethnic languages used informally at home. Standard languages have been codified and serve prestigious functions. Lingua francas are languages used for communication between linguistic groups, often serving as official languages. Pidgins develop for restricted functions but without native speakers, while creoles acquire native speakers and are used more broadly, sometimes
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- kwon z
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