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Creole
Sign in to saveAlso known as Crioulo, Criollo, Creolo, Créole, Kriolu, Criol, Kreyol, Kreol
ethnic groups formed from mixed cultural and linguistic ancestry
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Encyclopedic overview
Creole peoples may refer to various ethnic groups around the world. The term's meaning exhibits regional variations, often sparking debate.
Creole peoples represent a diverse array of ethnicities, each possessing a distinct cultural identity that has been shaped over time. The emergence of creole languages, frequently associated with Creole ethnicity, is a separate phenomenon.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Creole” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.