| English language at AllExperts (6043 words) |
 | English was spread to many parts of the world through the expansion of the British Empire, but it did not acquire a lingua franca status in other parts of the world until the late 20th century. |
| English is also the most widely used language for young backpackers who travel across continents, regardless of whether it is their mother tongue or a secondary language. |
| English is the most widely learned and used foreign language, and as such, some linguists believe that it is no longer the exclusive cultural sign of 'native English speakers', but is rather a language that is absorbing aspects of cultures world-wide as it continues to grow. |
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