1. a person of mixed European and African ancestry, especially in the Caribbean or southern United States
2. a language that develops from a pidgin and becomes the native language of a community
Usage: linguistics
3. a person born in a colonial territory, especially of European descent
Usage: historical

1. relating to Creole people or their culture
2. 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.