Pidginization is the process through which a simplified language, known as a pidgin, develops. This typically occurs when speakers of different native languages need to communicate for trade, work, or other interactions but do not share a common language. A pidgin combines elements from both languages, often simplifying grammar and vocabulary to facilitate understanding. Pidgins are usually not native languages; instead, they serve as a practical means of communication. Over time, if a pidgin becomes stable and is learned as a first language by a community, it can evolve into a creole, which is a fully developed language with its own grammar and vocabulary.