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Definition formal language in British English

formal language noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌfɔː(r)m(ə)l ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
1

a style of language that is appropriate to formal situations and serious subjects

Example

Resist the temptation to use overly formal language.

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Definition formal language in British English