Meaning & Definition of Creole in English
English⟶
Creole
/krioʊl/
noun
1. A person of european descent born in the west indies or latin america
synonym:
- Creole
2. A person descended from french ancestors in southern united states (especially louisiana)
synonym:
- Creole
3. A mother tongue that originates from contact between two languages
synonym:
- creole
adjective
1. Of or relating to a language that arises from contact between two other languages and has features of both
- "Creole grammars"
synonym:
- Creole
2. Of or relating to or characteristic of native-born persons of french descent in louisiana
- "Creole cooking"
synonym:
- Creole