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pidgin Synonyms
Another word for pidgin
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• noun (Context 1)
A grammatically simplified form of a language, typically English, Dutch, or Portuguese, with vocabulary taken from two or more languages, used for communication between people not sharing a common native tongue.
Usage Example
"Maritime traders along the coast developed a lingua franca to negotiate prices across language barriers."
Strong
lingua franca
patois
Weak
creole
argot
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pidgin. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pidgin