creole

Example Sentences

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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

The excerpt shares how Davis’ mother came west from Louisiana during the Great Migration, a Black Creole who arrived in Los Angeles in 1945.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

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

He has Creole roots through family members from New Orleans.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025

When you come to this side, Manman, we will speak nothing but Creole.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi