post-creole continuum

noun

post-creole continuum

noun
1

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A situation wherein a creole language consists of a spectrum of varieties between those most and least similar to the superstrate language.

Related terms
acrolect, basilect, hyperlect, lect, matrilect, mesolect, patois, pidgin

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