Meaning of the word pidgin in English

What does pidgin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pidgin

US /ˈpɪdʒ.ɪn/
UK /ˈpɪdʒ.ɪn/
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Noun

a grammatically simplified means of communication that develops between two or more groups of people that do not have a language in common, typically one that is a mixture of features from two or more languages and used for trade or business.

Example:
They communicated using a form of pidgin.
The traders developed a pidgin to facilitate commerce.