KnowraLingua francaLinked fromLinked fromThe 18 pages that link to Lingua franca, each with the reason it gives.All 18Related 4Narrower topic 8Compared with 6EsperantoCompared with: English and other established languages can serve this role without the planned neutrality Esperanto seeks.Linguistic imperialismCompared with: A shared contact language may spread through convenience, though unequal power can shape its use.International auxiliary languageCompared with: A lingua franca can arise naturally, while an auxiliary language is deliberately designed for this role.PidginCompared with: A lingua franca may be an established language, whereas a pidgin develops through contact.L. L. ZamenhofCompared with: Unlike an established lingua franca, Esperanto was deliberately created for this shared role.InterlinguisticsCompared with: Unlike a planned auxiliary language, a lingua franca often gains reach through historical or political power.