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

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Despite the judge’s approval of these critical depositions, there is one potential Haitian witness whom the defense lawyers in Miami won’t be able to question: Former Haitian Superior Court Judge Windelle Coq Thélot, who died in January. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025 Homeland Security also moved up the expiration date for Temporary Protected Status for Haitians from next year to this August. Ashley Wu, New York Times, 21 May 2025 The Haitian Proof expression is a high-strength version preserving traditional flavor and character, often bottled around 55% ABV. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 In response to worsening conditions for people of color in the U.S., Haitian President Fabre Geffrard launched a particularly ambitious campaign, setting up Haitian Emigration bureaus and staffing them with agents in New York, Boston, New Orleans and other major cities. Chelsea Stieber, The Conversation, 14 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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