Meaning of Jamaica in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dʒəˈmeɪkə/

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  1. Noun

    Jamaica

    Definitions

    1. a country on the island of Jamaica

    Examples

    • « became independent of England in 1962 »
    • « much poverty »
    • « the major industry is tourism »
  2. 2. an island in the West Indies south of Cuba and west of Haiti

Famous quotes

  • « My relationship with everyone in Jamaica is good. »
    Usain Bolt
  • « Bob Marley performed the 'One Love Peace' concert in Jamaica with the two different warring political sides. There's always been that in black music and culture in general. It's no surprise because black music is such a reflection of what's going on in black life. It's not unusual for hip-hop. »
    Mos Def
  • « Last time I was in Jamaica I financed a teacher to teach in an orphanage. »
    Ziggy Marley
  • « They basically said that if I didn't show up for school they'd mark me present, they wouldn't send the truant officer after me. At 16 I enrolled in something called continuing education. Once a month I'd go out to Jamaica, but I didn't take it seriously. »
    Dave Van Ronk
  • « I left Jamaica for a while, because as an artist I need to experience different things, see the world, have different energies. Living in one place is not good for me. »
    Ziggy Marley

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