CS words

• Lingua Franca is a language used as a common means of communication between people who speak different native languages
• Decreolization is the process of a creole language becoming more similar to the standard language it came from
• A code is a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent others, often for secret communication
• Code switching is using two or more languages or dialects in a single conversation
• Euphemism is a word or phrase used to replace an unpleasant or embarrassing one
• A language continuum is a region where different dialects of a language blend into one another without clear boundaries
• Code mixing is mixing two or more languages within the same conversation
• A Pidgin is a simplified language used for communication between people who do not share a common language
• Pejoration is the process of a word acquiring a more negative meaning over time
• Basilect is a less prestigious form of a language or dialect associated with lower social classes
• Language interference is the influence of one language on another, resulting in certain features being transferred between them
• A Creole dialect is a stable, natural language developed from a mixture of different languages
• Elevation is the process by which certain words or expressions become more formal or prestigious in a language
• Mesolect is an intermediate form of a language or dialect associated with a mid-range social status or level of education
• Acrolect is the most prestigious form of a language or dialect associated with higher social classes
• Dialectal relates to a particular dialect—a variety of a language specific to a region or social group
• Jargon is special words or expressions used by a particular group
• Foreign English is English spoken by non-native speakers
• Language variation refers to differences in language use across different regions, groups, or contexts
• Slang is informal language often used humorously or casually
• Radio and television English is the style of English used in broadcasts
• Linguistic convergence is when two languages become more similar over time due to prolonged contact between their speakers
• Taboo is a social or religious custom prohibiting discussion of a particular topic
• Transliteration is converting text from one script to another
• Rasta English is English spoken by followers of the Rastafarian movement
• Linguistic divergence is when two languages become less similar over time due to limited contact between their speakers
• Coinage is the invention of new words or phrases
• Superstrate is the dominant language in a linguistic situation
• Substrate is the base language contributing to the formation of a pidgin, creole, or mixed language
• Erudite English is the formal and scholarly use of English
• Colloquial English is the informal and conversational use of English
• Profane English is offensive or vulgar language use in English
• Dialectal variation includes different forms and expressions within a specific dialect
• Accommodation is adjusting one's language style, accent, or behavior to fit in with others
• Abstracted means removed or separated from a specific context
• Lingua Franca: A language used as a common means of communication between people who speak different native languages
• Decreolization: The process of a creole language becoming more similar to the standard language it came from
• Code: A system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent others, often for secret communication
• Code switching: Using two or more languages or dialects in a single conversation
• Euphemism: A word or phrase used to replace an unpleasant or embarrassing one