What is creole portuguese?

Creole Portuguese refers to a group of Portuguese-based creole languages that have developed in various parts of the world where Portuguese was once widely spoken, particularly in former Portuguese colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Creole Portuguese languages emerged as a result of the mixing of Portuguese with other languages of the local population such as African languages, Hindi, Malay, and Chinese. Each creole language has unique characteristics and is influenced by the local culture and history of the region. Today, there are several Creole Portuguese languages, including Cape Verdean Creole, Gullah, Papiamento, Macanese Creole, and the Portuguese-based creoles of Guinea-Bissau. These languages are significant cultural and linguistic artifacts of Portuguese colonialism.