Basic English

proper noun

A simplified controlled language based on English and intended for international communication and TESL.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A simplified controlled language based on English and intended for international communication and TESL.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
simple english

Origin

From basic + English.

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Translations

German Basikenglisch
  • Basikenglischsimplified variant of English
Cite this entry
APA

Basic English. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Basic%20English

MLA

“Basic English.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Basic%20English. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Basic English,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Basic%20English.

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