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Pidgin

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