CEFR B1
language code
noun phrase
Meaning
A language code is a sequence of characters used to identify a language in computing, especially on the internet. It is often used in website development, software localization, and data processing to ensure that content is displayed in the correct language.
Examples
- The programmer had to add a language code to the website's header to make it accessible in multiple languages.
- The language code for English is 'en', which is widely used in international communication.