Jamaican

[juh-mey-kuhn]

adjective

1. of or relating to the island of Jamaica or its inhabitants.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Jamaica.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jamaican¹

First recorded in 1685–95; Jamaic(a) + -an

Example Sentences

But only one has been repatriated so far, the Jamaican Etoria.

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Sir Lenny Henry was born In Birmingham to Jamaican parents who had immigrated to the UK.

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The Jamaican has since been repatriated to his country of origin, while another two were expected to be repatriated soon, Eswatini's government says.

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In converting his undeniable talent into gold in Tokyo, the 24-year-old became the first Jamaican man to win a global 100m title since his nation's long-retired icon last did so in Rio nine years ago.

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Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, 53, has won a rare third term in office after his Labour Party sailed to victory in Monday's election.

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