Afrihili

//ˌæf.ɹɪˈhiː.li// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A constructed language designed to be used as a lingua franca in all of Africa.

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"Artificial languages are invented languages. Some examples are Esperanto, Lojban, Interlingua, Klingon, Toki Pona, Lingua Franca Nova, Vling, Afrihili, Na'vi, Kotava, Solresol, Quenya, Lingwa de Planeta, Fremen, Galach, Pandunia and Novial."

Etymology

Blend of Africa + Swahili, coined in 1970.

Related phrases

constructed languagelingua franca

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