Francophonie

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    French speakers, collectively; the French-speaking world.
  2. 2
    Alternative form of Francophonie. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    The International Organization of the Francophonie, an organization of countries having French as an official, first, or important language (in Canada, often the Francophonie or la Francophonie).
  4. 4
    French speakers in Canada, collectively (often francophonie). Canada

Example

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"French language lovers could celebrate International Francophonie Day on Saturday with a new online interactive dictionary."

Etymology

1968, from French francophonie (“French speakers, collectively”), from francophone (“French speaker”) + -ie.

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