creole

/ˈkriːoʊl/
adjective
  1. Relating to a creole language or culture.
    • The creole music of Louisiana blends many influences.
    • She speaks a creole dialect at home.
    • They serve traditional creole food at the festival.
noun
  1. A language that develops from a mixture of different languages and becomes the native language of a community.
    • Many creoles around the world formed during the colonial period.
    • She is studying how a creole evolves over generations.
    • Haitian Creole is a creole based on French and African languages.
  2. A person of mixed European and African ancestry, especially in the Caribbean or Latin America.
    • The history of creoles in the region is complex and rich.
    • He proudly identifies as a creole and celebrates his heritage.
    • In some countries, creoles have their own distinct cultural traditions.
  3. A person of European descent born in a tropical colony.
    • She wrote a book about the lives of creoles in the Caribbean.
    • In the 18th century, creoles often held power in colonial society.
    • The creole population in the colony grew over time.
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