Trousers vs pants: Differences in the English language around the world

Looking at the differences between English language around the world. 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Are these pants or trousers? And what even is the loo? While it is spoken universally, there are still differences in English in different parts of the world. The differences between British English and American English are the most well known, but we look at how the English language also differs in other parts of the world. 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