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