Üldkeeli
Üldkeeli is a term used in sociolinguistics to describe a language that serves as a common means of communication among speakers of different native languages within a multilingual community. The concept emphasizes function over ethnicity or nation, and it often arises through language contact, social interaction, and the perceived utility or prestige of particular varieties.
Emergence and status: An üldkeeli may develop informally as people adopt a broadly intelligible language for
Relation to standard language and dialects: The üldkeeli often overlaps with the community's standard language, but
Functions and variation: In multilingual settings, the üldkeeli supports communication in governance, education, commerce, and media,
Scholarly and policy context: The concept is discussed in sociolinguistics as part of studies of lingua francas,