| San Nicolaas English | |
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| Region | Aruba |
Native speakers | 15.000 (estimation) |
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San Nicolaas English, also known as Bush English, is a variety of Caribbean English spoken in the town of San Nicolaas in Aruba. [1] It is spoken by many of the town's estimated 15.000 residents. It is also spoken by a smaller number of speakers in other parts of Aruba. San Nicolaas English is often spoken alongside Papiamento, one of the official languages of Aruba. [2] [3] San Nicolaas English is also known as Bush English, Sani English, We English, Village Talk, etc. [4] [5] [6]
San Nicolaas English is said to have developed from varieties of Caribbean English and English Creoles brought over by Trinidadians, Grenadians and immigrants from other English-speaking Caribbean nations and territories who settled in San Nicolaas throughout the 20th century. [7] Mainly to work in jobs related to the Aruban oil industry, located near the town. [8]
San Nicolaas English has had a profound impact on Aruba's carnival music scene, with many contributions made by speakers to Aruban Calypso and Road March music. [9]
Today, San Nicolaas English is spoken by many of the town's inhabitants and by a smaller number in other parts of Aruba, including by many Arubans and immigrants of non-British Caribbean and non-Afro Aruban descent residing in San Nicolaas.
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