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What is the primary function of a lingua franca in international trade?
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To facilitate communication between traders from different language backgrounds
💡 Explanation:
A lingua franca is a language that is adopted as a common means of communication between people who do not share a native language. In international trade, lingua francas such as English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese are used to bridge language barriers and enable effective communication between traders from different countries.