Haitian

noun

Hai·​tian ˈhā-shən How to pronounce Haitian (audio)
 also  ˈhā-tē-ən
1
: a native or inhabitant of Haiti
2
Haitian adjective

Examples of Haitian in a Sentence

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Francois is organizing a gala in August to raise money to support Haitians who are forced to leave the U.S. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025 Despite the fact that both Haiti rulers were veterans of the Haitian Revolution, the French had never quite given up on reconquering their former colony. Marlene L. Daut, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025 Abinader’s tough immigration stance comes as the Trump administration seeks to end temporary legal protections for Haitians and other migrants in the United States. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025 This area should have regular feasts and festivals e.g. Haitian, Dominican, like the North End, that reflects the diversity of the city. Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Haitian

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Haitian was in 1805

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“Haitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Haitian. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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