Novial

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A created international language using words from English and French to help people communicate

noun
/ˈnoʊviəl/

Specialized

: Novial

She studied Novial to better understand its grammar and vocabulary.

Examples

Linguists sometimes compare Novial with Esperanto and other constructed languages.
There are still a few enthusiasts who write articles in Novial today.
I learned Novial last year.
Many people are interested in Novial.
Linguists sometimes compare Novial with Esperanto and other constructed languages.
There are still a few enthusiasts who write articles in Novial today.
Many people are interested in Novial because of its unique blend of vocabulary.

Surface Forms

Novial singular

Novials plural

Etymology

Novial was made from the part nov- meaning 'new' and the ending -ial, so the name basically says 'new language'. It was created by the language expert Otto Jespersen as an international helper language using words from several European languages, so Novial was meant to help people from different countries talk to each other.