Creole
What is another word for Creole? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A language that develops naturally from the mixing of two or more languages, typically becoming the native tongue of a community.
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How to use Creole
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Creole cuisine
Creole language
Louisiana Creole
Etymology
From French créole, from Spanish criollo, from Portuguese crioulo, itself from criar, "to raise" — originally describing someone raised in a household, later anyone born locally to settler ancestry.
Full origin of Creole →Frequently asked questions
What does “Creole” mean?
The word “Creole” means a language that develops naturally from the mixing of two or more languages, typically becoming the native tongue of a community. In plain terms, can refer to a blended language, a person of mixed colonial-era heritage, or a style of Louisiana cooking.
How do you pronounce “Creole”?
“Creole” is pronounced KREE-ohl (/ˈkɹiˌoʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Creole” in a sentence?
Here is “Creole” used in a sentence: “Haitian Creole grew out of French and West African languages.”
What part of speech is “Creole”?
Depending on how it is used, “Creole” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Creole” come from?
The word “Creole” comes from French. From French créole, from Spanish criollo, from Portuguese crioulo, itself from criar, "to raise" — originally describing someone raised in a household, later anyone born locally to settler ancestry.
Is “Creole” a common word?
“Creole” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Creole” have?
“Creole” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a language that develops naturally from the mixing of two or more languages, typically becoming the native tongue of a community.
