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A stable human [[language]] that began as a hybrid of at least two distinct languages.  Creoles often occur when different ethnic groups mix, such as when a [[colonial]] culture is imposed on a native one.  ''Haitian creole'' is a well-known example.
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Native language, such as Haitian Creole, which under most definitions originated as a pidgin (a rudimentary language without native speakers, created by at least two groups of speakers as a ''contact language''. i.e. to allow immediate communication) but became as complex as any other language through being acquired by children as a first language.

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A definition or brief description of Creole (language).

Native language, such as Haitian Creole, which under most definitions originated as a pidgin (a rudimentary language without native speakers, created by at least two groups of speakers as a contact language. i.e. to allow immediate communication) but became as complex as any other language through being acquired by children as a first language.

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