contemporary language
Today's living tongue
Contemporary language is the vocabulary, idioms, and expressions currently in active use, as opposed to archaic or historical forms.
The phrase often appears in discussions of translation or adaptation: The play was rewritten in contemporary language.
It can also refer to informal or casual speech patterns typical of the present day: She wanted the dialogue to sound like contemporary language, not textbook English.
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