noun
- a person of mixed European and African ancestry, especially in the Caribbean or southern United States
- a language that develops from a pidgin and becomes the native language of a community
- a person born in a colonial territory, especially of European descent
Usage: linguistics
Usage: historical
adjective
- relating to Creole people or their culture
- relating to a creole language
Usage: linguistics
Examples
- She learned about Creole culture in Louisiana.
- The restaurant serves authentic Creole cuisine.
- Haitian Creole is spoken by millions of people.
- The linguist studied how pidgins develop into creole languages.
- Many Creole families have lived in New Orleans for generations.
- The creole language combines elements from multiple source languages.
- Creole music blends African and European influences.