Haitian

noun

Hai·​tian ˈhā-shən 

 also  ˈhā-tē-ən

1

: a native or inhabitant of Haiti

2

: haitian creole

Haitian adjective

Examples of Haitian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

After the Haitian’s arrest, the Republican district attorney asked for $25,000 bond. —Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2025

Related article Haiti gang massacre leaves over 180 dead after Voodoo accusations, say UN and rights groups Forces from the MSS and the Haitian National Police earlier carried out a search and rescue operation to locate the officer, Kenya’s National Police Service said. —Michael Rios, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Haitian

• Haitian Creole

Rhymes for Haitian

• cation
• dation
• lation
• station
• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation