creole meaning and definition

CREOLE noun

Definition of Creole (noun)

1. a person of European descent born in the West Indies or Latin America
2. a person descended from French ancestors in southern United States (especially Louisiana)
3. a mother tongue that originates from contact between two languages

CREOLE adjective

Definition of Creole (adjective)

1. of or relating to a language that arises from contact between two other languages and has features of both
   • "Creole grammars"
2. of or relating to or characteristic of native-born persons of French descent in Louisiana
   • "Creole cooking"