post-creole continuum

noun

A situation wherein a creole language consists of a spectrum of varieties between those most and least similar to the superstrate language.

Meanings

nounpost-creole continuum (plural post-creole continua)

plural post-creole continua

  1. human sciencesA situation wherein a creole language consists of a spectrum of varieties between those most and least similar to the superstrate language.
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