koiné

A form of koine — A linguistic variety that has developed in supraregional contact between speakers of various interrelated dialects, typically in such a way that features shared by several dialects prevail and those of limited distribution are avoided.

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Meanings

nounkoiné (plural koinés)

plural koinés

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of koine.
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APA

koiné. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/koin%C3%A9

MLA

“koiné.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/koin%C3%A9. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “koiné,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/koin%C3%A9.

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