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Creoles

People of mixed European and African or Native American ancestry, particularly from Louisiana or the Caribbean.

Term Origin Meaning
Chole Short for "Creole."
Paperbag The light-colored Black people of south Louisiana, mainly around New Orleans (Creoles), whose skin is the color of a brown paper bag.
Patnè Stems from the word "partner." Commonly used by Creole-speaking Black people.
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