Haitian Creole

noun

: a French-based creole spoken by Haitians

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Bukele’s warning, which was written in Haitian Creole, comes as the gang-fighting force intensifies operations in Santo, Croix-des-Bouquets, in search of the men. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 In Haiti, Haitian Creole is recognized as an official language along with French, and in Dominica, Kwéyòl is being taught at school. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 Haitian Creole, or Kreyòl, is the national language of Haiti, alongside French, and is the only language spoken by the entire population. — Kendall Medford, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026 The city has distinct immigrant neighborhoods speaking where Spanish, Arabic, Haitian Creole or Mandarin may be more prevalent than English. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Haitian Creole

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circa 1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Haitian Creole was circa 1938

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Haitian Creole

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Haitian Creole

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