The term "pidgin" originates from the Chinese word "pídīng," meaning "business" or "trading." Pidgin was used by English sailors and traders in the 18th century to communicate with Chinese merchants. Pidgin referred to a simplified language formed from a combination of different languages for the purpose of trade or communication between speakers of different native languages. As colonial powers expanded their influence, pidgin languages emerged in various regions around the world, including the Pacific Islands, Africa, and the Caribbean, often as a result of interactions between indigenous peoples, Europeans, and enslaved Africans.
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