haitian

adj. coming from or related to the country of Haiti.

adj. relating to the Republic of Haiti, its inhabitants, or their culture.

“We enjoyed some traditional Haitian music at the festival last night.”

“The exhibition showcases several prominent Haitian artists whose work explores the complex history of the Caribbean.”

n. a person who comes from Haiti or whose family is from there.

n. a native or inhabitant of Haiti, or a person of Haitian descent.

“My neighbor is a Haitian who moved to Miami ten years ago.”

“The local community center provides resources for recent Haitian arrivals to help them settle into the city.”

n. the language spoken by people in Haiti, which is based on French.

n. a French-based creole language that is one of the two official languages of Haiti.

“She grew up speaking both French and Haitian at home.”

“Although the official documents are often in French, the majority of the population communicates primarily in Haitian.”