Term: Pidgin
Definition:
A pidgin is a language that develops when groups speaking different languages have regular contact and need to communicate with one another. It usually has a restricted vocabulary and a simplified grammar.
See Also: Creole; Dialect; Standard English; Idiolect
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Grammar Topic: Varieties and Dialects
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