Hybrid Languages -- See Languages, Mixed Here are entered works discussing langugages resulting from the intermingling of phonological, grammatical and/or lexical elements from different languages in areas of intensive language contact. Works discussing auxiliary, sometimes mixed, languages used among groups having no other language in common are entered under the heading Lingua francas. Works discussing lingua francas which are native to none of those using them and are characterized by a simplified grammar and often mixed vocabulary are entered under the heading Pidgin languages. Works discussing pidgin languages that have become established as the native language of a speech community are entered under the heading Creole dialects.
