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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bajan_CreoleBajan Creole - Wikipedia

    Bajan / ˈ b eɪ dʒ ə n /, or Bajan Creole, is an English-based creole language with African and British influences spoken on the Caribbean island of Barbados.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BarbadiansBarbadians - Wikipedia

    Barbadians, more commonly known as Bajans (pronounced / ˈ b eɪ dʒ ə n (z)/ BAY-jənz) are people who are identified with the country of Barbados, by being citizens or their descendants in the Bajan diaspora. The connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural.

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  4. May 8, 2023 · Bajans predominantly speak Bajan Creole, an English-based creole language native to Barbados. Although English is the official language, Bajan Creole is widely used in daily life, particularly in informal settings, and serves as a vital expression of Barbadian cultural identity.

  5. May 18, 2023 · Bajan (pronounced Bay-jun), also known as Barbadian Creole, is more than just a dialect. It’s a vibrant linguistic tapestry woven from English, West African languages, and other European languages. This unique blend lends Bajan its distinct flavor, a testament to Barbados’s rich cultural heritage.

  6. Jun 8, 2018 · An abbreviation of Barbadian and the informal name for Barbadian Creole. Because British colonization started in 1627, Bajan is one of the earliest English-based CREOLES.

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