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creole

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkrioʊl/ · UK /ˈkriːəʊl/

creole means: A language that developed from a simple mixed language and became the first language of a community.

noun

MIXED LANGUAGEC1

A language that developed from a simple mixed language and became the first language of a community.

  • She speaks a creole at home.
  • This creole developed from contact between several languages.
  • Children learn these creoles as their first languages.

Common phrases: speak a creole, a french creole

HOOP EARRINGC2

A hoop earring with an oval shape or parts of different thicknesses.

  • She chose a pair of gold creoles.
  • These creoles are thicker at the bottom.
  • The jeweller displayed silver creoles beside the necklaces.

Similar words: hoop earring

Common phrases: gold creole earrings, oval creole earrings

Questions about creole

What does creole mean?

A language that developed from a simple mixed language and became the first language of a community.

What is creole in other languages?

Türkçe: kreol dili · Español: criollo · Français: créole · Deutsch: Kreolsprache · Italiano: creolo · 日本語: クレオール語

How do you pronounce creole?

In American English /ˈkrioʊl/; in British English /ˈkriːəʊl/.

How do you use creole in a sentence?

She speaks a creole at home. This creole developed from contact between several languages.

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