world language

noun

1. a language spoken and known in many countries, such as English
2. an artificial language for international use, such as Esperanto

Example Sentences

He didn’t foresee switching his major to politics, a change he made after West Virginia’s flagship university in September cut its world language department and dozens of other programs in subjects such as English, math and music amid a $45 million budget shortfall.

From Seattle Times

There also are two years of science, including biological and physical sciences and three of social studies, as well as two years of physical education, one year of visual or performing arts, world language, or career technical education.

From Los Angeles Times

World Language Middle School in Columbus, Ohio, where King works, has a diverse student body and takes in many students who are new to the country.

From Salon

Among the cuts are one-third of the education department faculty and the entire world language department.

From Seattle Times

Among the cuts are one-third of education department faculty and the entire world language department, although seven language teaching positions are being retained and students are being allowed to take some language courses as electives.

From Seattle Times