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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Boulos is the most high-profile Haitian to be detained by the Trump administration, which in recent months has tried to cut back deportation protections and work permits for over a half million Haitians temporarily in the United States. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025 Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has sought to terminate TPS for Haitians on August 3, with an effective date of September 2. Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 28 July 2025 Some of her most iconic dresses, like this striped floral midi dress with its striped cotton poplin shirt and full skirt featuring a bold colorful print, are reminiscent of the Caribbean, reminding me of Jean’s cultural heritage as half Haitian. Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025 Long enough to help mobilize and manage a camp, launch an NGO (J/P Haitian Relief Organization) and eventually rebrand it into CORE — Community Organized Relief Effort — now a global disaster response force. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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