creole

IPA: krˈioʊɫ

noun

  • (linguistics) A language formed from two or more languages which has developed from a pidgin to become a first language.
  • a style of hoop earrings that comprise of a hoop that has an inconsistent thickness and/or is elongated in shape
  • A descendant of European settlers who is born in a colonized country.
  • Anyone with mixed ancestry born in a country colonized by Europeans, now especially one who speaks a creole language.
  • Someone of African descent who is born in the Caribbean or Americas (originally as opposed to an African immigrant).
  • A native-born of Francophone descent in the Louisiana territory of any race, as opposed to Anglo-American settlers.
  • Any specific creole language, especially that of Haiti.
  • Alternative letter-case form of Creole (“person born in a colony”) [A descendant of European settlers who is born in a colonized country.]

adjective

  • Pertaining to or characteristic of someone who is a Creole.
  • (of a person) That is a Creole; especially, born in a colonized country different from that of his or her ancestors.
  • Designating a creolized language.
  • (cooking) Prepared according to a cooking style developed in a Creole area, now especially that of Louisiana, characterised by a mixture of European and African influences.
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