haitian

adjective (Haitian); noun (a Haitian, Haitians)

«haitian» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Haitian means from or to do with Haiti, a country in the Caribbean on the island of Hispaniola. tree →
A Haitian is a person from Haiti. tree →
Haitian Creole is the language most people speak in Haiti, together with French. tree →

In the lessons

In geography lessons about the Caribbean; in history, Haiti was the first country founded after enslaved people freed themselves; in news, earthquakes and aid; phrases: Haitian Creole, Haitian food, Haitian people.

Examples

My friend's family is Haitian. tree →
Haitian Creole comes partly from French. tree →
Haitian art is colourful and bright. tree →
The Haitian Revolution ended slavery there. tree →
Many Haitians live in Canada and the USA. tree →

Note

Always a capital H. Say it «HAY-shun». Haiti shares its island with the Dominican Republic. Do not mix up with Tahitian (from Tahiti).

On Mova

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