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—pidginization, n./pij"euh nuyz'/, v.t., pidginized, pidginizing.to develop (a language) into a pidgin.Also, esp. Brit., pidginise.[1935-40; PIDGIN + -IZE]
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pidginize
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pidginize — transitive verb see pidgin … New Collegiate Dictionary
pidginize — pid·gin·ize … English syllables
pidginize — ˈpijə̇ˌnīz transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: pidgin + ize : to cause (a language) to develop pidgin : adapt to pidgin a pidginized variety of English R.A.Hall b.1911 … Useful english dictionary
pidgin — noun Etymology: pidgin English Date: 1876 a simplified speech used for communication between people with different languages • pidginization noun • pidginize transitive verb … New Collegiate Dictionary
