Pidgin languages
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Scope of this subject
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.]
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Names and connections
Contact vernaculars; Hybrid languages; Jargons; Pidgeon languages; Pigeon languages
- Broader: Lingua francas
- Narrower: Creole dialects
- Narrower: Fanakalo language
- Narrower: Mobilian trade language
- Narrower: Naga Pidgin
- Narrower: Pidgin Dutch
- Narrower: Pidgin English
- Narrower: Pidgin German
- Narrower: Spanglish
Up to 40 narrower headings are shown. Full Library of Congress authority record
Local answer status
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Numeric address and provenance
Morton address: 326581616611034692 · morton4x16-v1
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