Pidgin languages
Scope Notes
Here are entered works discussing lingua francas which are native to none of those using them and are characterized by a simplified grammar and often mixed vocabulary. Works discussing auxiliary, sometimes mixed, languages used among groups having no other language in common are entered under the heading [Lingua francas.] Works discussing languages resulting from the intermingling of phonological, grammatical and/or lexical elements from different languages in areas of intensive language contact are entered under the heading [Languages, Mixed.] Works discussing pidgin languages that have become established as the native languages of a speech community are entered under the heading [Creole dialects.]
Used for
- Contact vernaculars
- Hybrid languages
- Jargons
- Pidgeon languages
- Pigeon languages
Examples
Notes under [Creole dialects; Languages, Mixed; Lingua francas]