
Pidgin
Simplified Language
Pidgin is not a complex language; it focuses on basic communication without grammatical intricacies.
He spoke in pidgin to ensure everyone could understand the basic instructions.
Common Ground
Pidgin arises for mutual understanding when speakers do not share a first language.
At the international market, vendors used a pidgin to negotiate prices.
Cultural Blending
Pidgin often includes words and expressions from different cultures, showing a blend of backgrounds.
The local pidgin had Spanish terms mixed with indigenous language expressions.
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