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Meaning of "Solomon Islands Pidgin" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SOLOMON ISLANDS PIDGIN

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SOLOMON ISLANDS PIDGIN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Solomon Islands Pidgin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SOLOMON ISLANDS PIDGIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pijin language

Pijin is a language spoken in Solomon Islands. It is closely related to Tok Pisin of Papua New Guinea and Bislama of Vanuatu; these might be considered dialects of a single language. It is also related to Torres Strait Creole of Torres Strait, though more distantly. In 1999 there were 307,000 second- or third-language speakers with a literacy rate in first language of 60%, a literacy rate in second language of 50%.

Definition of Solomon Islands Pidgin in the English dictionary

The definition of Solomon Islands Pidgin in the dictionary is the variety of Neo-Melanesian spoken in the Solomon Islands and neighbouring islands.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SOLOMON ISLANDS PIDGIN

Solo man
solo mother
solo parent
solo stop
solo whist
soloist
soloistic
Solomon
Solomon Gundy
Solomon Islands
Solomon´s seal
Solomonian
Solomonic
Solon
solonchak
solonets
solonetz
solonetzic
Solonian
Solonic

WORDS THAT END LIKE SOLOMON ISLANDS PIDGIN

agin
algin
begin
Blessed Virgin
certificate of origin
country of origin
Elgin
extra virgin
gin
login
margin
New Guinea Pidgin
origin
pidgin
profit margin
Pugin
safety margin
smidgin
the Virgin
virgin

Synonyms and antonyms of Solomon Islands Pidgin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Solomon Islands Pidgin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SOLOMON ISLANDS PIDGIN

Find out the translation of Solomon Islands Pidgin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Solomon Islands Pidgin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Solomon Islands Pidgin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

所罗门群岛洋泾浜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Solomon Islands Pidgin
570 millions of speakers

English

Solomon Islands Pidgin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सोलोमन द्वीप पिडगिन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جزر سليمان بجين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Соломоновы Острова Pidgin
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Solomon Islands Pidgin
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সলোমন দ্বীপপুঞ্জ পিজিন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Îles Salomon Pidgin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pidgin Kepulauan Solomon
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Salomonen Pidgin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ソロモン諸島ピジン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

솔로몬 제도 피진
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kepulauan Solomon Pidgin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Quần đảo Solomon Pidgin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சாலமன் தீவுகள் பிட்ஜின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सॉलोमन आयलंड्स पिजिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Solomon Adaları Pidgin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Isole Solomon Pidgin
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Wyspy Salomona Pidgin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Соломонові Острови Pidgin
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Insulele Solomon Pidgin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Νησιά Σολομώντα Pidgin
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Solomon Eilande Pidgin
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Salomonöarna Pidgin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Salomonøyene Pidgin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Solomon Islands Pidgin

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SOLOMON ISLANDS PIDGIN»

The term «Solomon Islands Pidgin» is regularly used and occupies the 103.848 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SOLOMON ISLANDS PIDGIN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Solomon Islands Pidgin» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Solomon Islands Pidgin» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Solomon Islands Pidgin

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SOLOMON ISLANDS PIDGIN»

Discover the use of Solomon Islands Pidgin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Solomon Islands Pidgin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Composition Linguistique Des Nations Du Monde
Solomon Islands Pidgin The main lingua franca of the Solomon Islands is Solomon Islands Pidgin. As a language, it is rather différent from New Guinea Pidgin and Bichelamar, and its lexicon is nearer to English than that of either of the other ...
Heinz Kloss, Grant D. McConnell, 1981
2
American Sign Language: A Student Text
... New Guinea Pidgin English, and Solomon Islands Pidgin English. These examples help to illustrate the fact that pidgins are used all over the world. In fact, it has been estimated that 2-3 million people use some form of pidgin every day in at ...
Charlotte Baker-Shenk, 1991
3
Pidgins and Creoles: Volume 2, Reference Survey
... his informants appears to have been an English speaker, his general conclusion that Solomon Islands Pidgin is closer to English than is Tok Pisin is supported by current specialists such as Lee (p.c). This is to be expected from the historical ...
John A. Holm, 1989
4
Issues in the Study of Pidgin and Creole Languages
... and Creole Studies" (1976), I was led to think more seriously than I ever had about the history and structure of Solomon Islands Pidgin. I had earlier been struck, when I had learned Solomon Pidgin in the 1960s through the medium of Kwaio, ...
Claire Lefebvre, 2004
5
Melanesian Pidgin and the Oceanic Substrate
See also individual places by name Solomon Islands Pidgin, iff, 8- 11 passim, 41, 49, 52, 61, 87f, 95, ioif, io6f, m-14 passim, 120-27 passim, 139, 150, 154ff, 167- 229 passim Southeast Solomonic languages, 2, 10, 66-67, 74, 76ff, 103, 122-28  ...
Roger M. Keesing, 1988
6
Creole Genesis and the Acquisition of Grammar: The Case of ...
... and Creole Studies' (1976), I was led to think more seriously than I ever had about the history and structure of Solomon Islands Pidgin. I had earlier been struck, when I had learned Solomon Pidgin in the 1960s through the medium of Kwaio, ...
Claire Lefebvre, 2006
7
Pidgins and Creoles: An introduction
79 (Creole) Pijin/ Solomon Islands Pidgin English (Solomon Is.) C In 1076 there were 1300 1st language speakers. 80 Bichelasnar/Bislama (Vanuatu) PE 90, 000 speakers ofapidgin stahilized around 1900. Existed as a jargon pidgin fiom the ...
Jacques Arends, Pieter Muysken, Norval Smith, 1994
8
Solomon Islands Country Study Guide
... (Methodist) 11%, Seventh-day Adventist 10%. Languages: English (official); about 120 vernaculars, including Solomon Islands pidgin. Education (2003): Years compulsory--none. Attendance--79.6% primary school; 14% secondary school.
Ibp Usa, International Business Publications, USA, 2009
9
Solomon Islands A"spy" Guide
... (Methodist) 11%, Seventh-day Adventist 10%. Languages: English (official); about 120 vernaculars, including Solomon Islands pidgin. Education (2003): Years compulsory--none. Attendance--79.6% primary school; 14% secondary school.
Usa Ibp Usa, 2009
10
Solomon Islands Business Law Handbook: Strategic Information ...
... Anglican (Archdiocese of Melanesia), Roman Catholic 19%, South Sea Evangelical 17%, United Church (Methodist) 11%, Seventh-day Adventist 10%. Languages: English (official); about 120 vernaculars, including Solomon Islands pidgin.
Ibpus.com, International Business Publications, USA, 2012

9 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SOLOMON ISLANDS PIDGIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Solomon Islands Pidgin is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Solomon Islands introduces Australian-style cigarette packet warnings
Solomon Islands has followed Australia's lead and introduced new graphic health ... with warning statements in Solomon Islands pidgin, the local lingua franca. «ABC Online, Jan 15»
2
Where the royals were anonymous (almost)
Mary is just one of the locals from surrounding islands who are employed at ... The sanbis (sand beach) island, as it is referred to in Solomon Islands pidgin was ... «Stuff.co.nz, Apr 14»
3
Tobacco Control Regulations For Solomon Islands In Effect
“These picture images with written warnings in both Solomon Islands Pidgin and English will send powerful messages to warn the public about the deadly ... «Scoop.co.nz, Jan 14»
4
PNG troops withdraw from the RAMSI force in Solomon Islands
The last batch of troops from Papua New Guinea that were in the Solomon ... and PNG pidgin is not too distant from Solomon Islands pidgin, so they've got that ... «Radio Australia, Mar 13»
5
Naturally blond hair in Solomon Islanders rooted in native gene
“Its frequency is between 5 and 10 percent across the Solomon Islands, which is ... speaking in Solomon Islands pidgin, the most widely understood language. «ScienceBlog.com, May 12»
6
Riddle of Solomon solved: Scientists find South Sea islanders blond …
The inhabitants of the Solomon Islands - east of Papua New Guinea - are very ... speaking in Solomon Islands pidgin, the most widely understood language. «Daily Mail, May 12»
7
RAMSI Says It Could Investigate Porn Video
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, RAMSI says it is ... to be a Papua New Guinea Defence Force Uniform, speaking Solomon islands pidgin. «Solomon Times Online, May 11»
8
Database to Improve Women's Leadership Opportunities
A joint project between the Solomon Islands Government and RAMSI's Machinery of ... Forms are available in both English and Solomon Islands pidgin. Source: ... «Solomon Times Online, May 10»
9
A Bright New Concept for Solomon Islands National Museum
Solomon Islands cultural heritage will be protected, preserved and promoted, with ... It plays a multilingual DVD (English/Solomon Islands Pidgin) with a focus on ... «Solomon Times Online, Aug 08»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Solomon Islands Pidgin [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/solomon-islands-pidgin>. Apr 2024 ».
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