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Jamaica Definition & Meaning

jamaica
noun
  1. a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism
  2. an island in the West Indies to the south of Cuba and to the west of Haiti

"Jamaica" in song lyrics

See how jamaica is used in real songs:

  • "I'm shining on haters, ten acres up in Jamaica"
    Big Tuck f/ Chamillionaire, Tum Tum — I Know You Want That
  • "Up in the grill, but not Jamaica"
    Black Moon — On the Streets *
  • "Fly with me to Jamaica"
    C-Murder — Thug Boy

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Frequently asked questions

What does jamaica mean?
a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism an island in the West Indies to the south of Cuba and to the west of Haiti
What part of speech is jamaica?
Jamaica is a noun.
How many definitions does jamaica have?
Jamaica has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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