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Pidgin

/ˈpɪdʒ.ɪn/noun / adjective
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A pidgin is a simplified language that develops when speakers of different native tongues need to communicate, typically featuring a stripped-down vocabulary and grammar for practical purposes. It's often born from trade, migration, or colonization, serving as a bridge rather than a full-fledged language, but can evolve into a more complex creole if passed on to new generations in everyday life.

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