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the process in which a simplified form of language, known as a pidgin, emerges as a means of communication between groups of people who do not share a common language
What is "pidginization"?
Pidginization is the process through which a simplified language, known as a pidgin, develops when speakers of different native languages come together and need to communicate. This process often occurs in contexts like trade, colonization, or migration, where there is no common language. During pidginization, the new language adopts elements from the various languages involved, resulting in a simplified vocabulary and grammar. The purpose of pidginization is to create a functional means of communication that allows people to interact effectively despite their language differences.
