Creolizing

/ˈkriːəlaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of creolize; the ongoing process of languages or cultures blending together to create creole forms.

Etymology

From 'creolize' plus the present participle suffix '-ing,' showing the action in progress or habitual.

Kelly Says

Languages are still creolizing today—Singaporean English is actively creolizing as Chinese, Malay, and Tamil speakers blend English with their native languages in real-time!

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