Haitian Creole

noun

: a French-based creole spoken by Haitians

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The union set aside the entire day for voting, with translators for Spanish, Haitian Creole, Burmese and Somali. — Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026 Exams for most non-commercial driver classifications had been offered in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 30 May 2026 The state has already deleted Spanish and Haitian Creole versions of the Florida Driver’s Handbook from its website. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026 Exams for most non-commercial driver classifications had been offered in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. — News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for Haitian Creole

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Haitian Creole was circa 1938

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Haitian
Haitian Creole
haitsai
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“Haitian Creole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Haitian%20Creole. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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