A creole is a stable, fully developed natural language that arises from the mixing of different languages. This typically occurs in multilingual communities where speakers of various languages need to communicate, often in contexts like trade or colonization. Over time, a simplified version of the languages involved, known as a pidgin, can evolve into a creole as it becomes the first language of a community. Creoles often incorporate vocabulary from multiple languages but have their own unique grammar and pronunciation. Examples include Haitian Creole, which is based on French and various African languages, and Louisiana Creole, influenced by French, Spanish, and African languages.