Trinidadian Creole

Trinidadian Creole is an English-based creole language commonly spoken throughout the island of Trinidad in Trinidad and Tobago. It is distinct from Tobagonian Creole – particularly at the basilectal level^[2] – and from other Lesser Antillean English creoles.

English is the country's official language, but the main spoken languages are Trinidadian Creole. Prior to English being designated as the official language, Spanish and French was more prominent throughout the island. English became the country's official language in 1823. Consequently, government and educational institutions endorsement of the language change significantly and influenced the progressive transition to phaseout Spanish and French Creole to Trinidadian Creole.^[3] Trinidadian Creole is influenced by Trinidadian Hindustani, West African Languages, and Spanish. As of 2011, there were 1 million native speakers.^{[citation needed]}