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creole

[kree-ohl] / ˈkri oʊl /


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The book he writes about Lalo develops his thesis that Creole culture embodies the “collective spirit” needed to heal a country riven by racial division and civil strife.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

J'ouvert, which means "daybreak" or "opening of the day" in French Creole, marks the start of the Carnival celebrations across the Bank Holiday weekend.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

Walgenbach, who is white, brought up the Creole heritage of Pope Leo XIV, who made history this year as the first U.S.-born pope.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

He has Creole roots through family members from New Orleans.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025

He is Dominican, but he speaks Creole when he wants to.

From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple




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