What is another word for American Sign Language?
Pronunciation: [ɐmˈɛɹɪkən sˈa͡ɪn lˈaŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
American Sign Language, the primary language used by the deaf community in the United States and Canada, has several synonyms. ASL is also known as Ameslan, Sign American, and ASL Sign Language. Other synonyms include American Sign Language-Lexicon for Educational Interpreters (ASL-LEX), which focuses on interpreting ASL for educational contexts. It is sometimes abbreviated as AMESL and American Sign Language Sign System (ASLSS) which is a simplified version of ASL used by individuals who have limited knowledge of the language. Additionally, colloquial terms such as "sign language" or "hand language" may be used to refer to ASL.
