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AP Human Language

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Definition
Isolated language   show
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show A system of communication meant to express things. Often used in a homogeneous group of people.  
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Language Branch   show
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show A collection of languages related to each other trough a common ancestor predating recorded history.  
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Language Group   show
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Lingua Franca   show
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Literary Tradition   show
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show The language used in conducting governmental business and publication of documents.  
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show A form of speech that adopts simplified grammar and limited vocabulary of the lingua franca. Used for communications among speakers of two different languages.  
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show Combination of Spanish and English.  
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show Combination of French and English.  
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show Combination of German and English.  
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Standard Language   show
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show A form of Latin used in daily conversation by ancient Romans as opposed to the standard dialect, used in official documents.  
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show Representation of ideas or concepts, not specific pronunciations.  
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Isogloss   show
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Dialect   show
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