Definitions for standard english

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

Stand′ard Eng′lish(n.)

  1. the English language in its most widely accepted form, as written and spoken by educated people in both formal and informal contexts, having universal currency while incorporating regional differences.

    Category: Language/Linguistics

Origin of Standard English:

1870–75

Wiktionary

  1. Standard English(ProperNoun)

    The English language as it is spoken and written by educated native users.


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