noun Uncommon

Haitian

HAY-shuhn

Haitian (noun) means a person from Haiti, or someone of Haitian descent. Example: “Many Haitians in Miami stay closely connected to family back home.”

noun

A person from Haiti, or someone of Haitian descent.

"Many Haitians in Miami stay closely connected to family back home."

adjective

Relating to Haiti, its people, or its culture.

"She cooked a Haitian dish of rice and beans for the potluck."

name

Short for Haitian Creole, one of Haiti's two official languages.

"He grew up speaking Haitian at home and French at school."

How to use Haitian

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes people, culture, or language connected to Haiti.

Common pairings

Haitian Creole Haitian immigrants Haitian cuisine

Word forms

Haitians plural

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Rhymes for Haitian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Haitian” mean?

The word “Haitian” means a person from Haiti, or someone of Haitian descent. In plain terms, describes people, culture, or language connected to Haiti.

How do you pronounce “Haitian”?

“Haitian” is pronounced HAY-shuhn (/ˈheɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Haitian” in a sentence?

Here is “Haitian” used in a sentence: “Many Haitians in Miami stay closely connected to family back home.”

What part of speech is “Haitian”?

Depending on how it is used, “Haitian” can be a noun, an adjective and a name.

Is “Haitian” a common word?

“Haitian” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Haitian” have?

“Haitian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from Haiti, or someone of Haitian descent.