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Haitian
Haitian (pronunciation: /ˈheɪʃən/) refers to anything related to Haiti, its people, culture, or language.
Etymology
The term "Haitian" is derived from the indigenous Taíno name for the island, "Ayiti," which means "land of high mountains." The French colonizers later named it "Haïti."
Related Terms
- Haitian Creole: A French-based creole language spoken by 10–12 million people worldwide, and the most widely spoken creole language in the world. The language is notable for being the most widely spoken language in Haiti.
- Haitian Vodou: A syncretic religion practiced chiefly in Haiti and the Haitian diaspora. Practitioners are called "vodouists" or "servants of the spirits".
- Haitian cuisine: The cooking style of the Haitian people, which blends French, African, Spanish, and indigenous cooking methods, ingredients, and dishes.
- Haitian Revolution: A successful anti-slavery and anti-colonial insurrection by self-liberated slaves against French colonial rule in Saint-Domingue, now the sovereign nation of Haiti.
- Haitian Gourde: The unit of currency of Haiti. Its symbol is "G".
- Haitian art: Art of Haiti, a country that has had a rich history of culture and art. Since the turn of the 20th century, the arts have become an important part of Haiti's cultural legacy.
- Haitian music: The music of Haiti combines a wide range of influences drawn from the many people who have settled on this Caribbean island.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Haitian
- Wikipedia's article - Haitian
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