creole

n. a language that has evolved from profound and prolonged contact between two or more languages and both shares features of the present languages and evolves altogether novel features. Although typically developing from a pidgin, a creole becomes stable over time and will usually have a fully developed grammatical system. See also decreolization.

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Psychology term of the day

January 5th 2025

head-of-the-table effect

the propensity for group members to associate the leadership role and its responsibilities with the seat located at the head of the table. As a result, individuals who occupy such positions tend to emerge as leaders in groups without designated leaders. See also Steinzor effect.