Pidgin is a simplified language that develops as a means of communication between speakers of different native languages. It often arises in trade or multicultural settings where people need to communicate but do not share a common language. Pidgins typically have a limited vocabulary and simplified grammar, making them easier to learn and use. Over time, if a pidgin becomes stable and is adopted by a community as a primary language, it can evolve into a creole. Creoles usually have a more complex structure and a richer vocabulary, reflecting the influences of the original languages involved in the pidgin's formation.