CREOLES
(adj., noun)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Creoles.
Creoles - as an adjective
Of or relating to a language that arises from contact between two other languages and has features of both
Example: "Creole grammars"
Of or relating to or characteristic of native-born persons of french descent in louisiana
Example: "Creole cooking"
Creoles - as a noun
A mother tongue that originates from contact between two languages
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
natural languagetongue7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A person of european descent born in the west indies or latin america
A person descended from french ancestors in southern united states (especially louisiana)
Example Sentences
"In some countries, creoles are used as a lingua franca between speakers of different languages."
"Pidgin languages can evolve into creoles over time."
"Some creoles, like Tok Pisin in Papua New Guinea, have become official languages."
Word Game Points
Is CREOLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, creoles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CREOLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is CREOLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, creoles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCREOLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is CREOLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, creoles is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCREOLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
