The meaning of lingua franca, pidgin and creole in linguistics?
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May 5
In linguistics, a lingua franca is a language that is used as a common means of communication between speakers of different native languages. It is typically a simplified or hybrid language that is used for trade, diplomacy, or other interactions between people who do not share a common language.
A pidgin is a simplified language that develops as a means of communication between speakers of different native languages who come into contact with each other. Pidgins typically have a limited vocabulary and simplified grammar, and are used for specific purposes such as trade or communication between different ethnic groups.
A creole, on the other hand, is a stable, fully developed language that emerges from a pidgin when it becomes the native language of a community. Creoles typically have a more complex grammar and vocabulary than pidgins, and are used as the primary means of communication within a community. Creoles often develop in situations where speakers of different languages come together and need a common means of communication.
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May 5
Lingua Franca
- A language adopted as a means of communication between people from different linguistic backgrounds. - It is often used in trade, diplomacy, or other situations where speakers of different languages need to interact. - Examples: English, Spanish, Swahili
Pidgin
- A simplified form of communication that develops when two or more different language groups need to interact. - It has limited vocabulary and grammar, and is not a native language of any group. - It is often used in trade, travel, or other temporary situations. - Examples: Tok Pisin in Papua New Guinea, Bislama in Vanuatu
Creole
- A language that develops when a pidgin is adopted by a community of speakers and becomes their native language. - It has a fully developed vocabulary and grammar, and is often standardized and used in education, literature, and government. - Examples: Haitian Creole, Jamaican Patois, Louisiana Creole