Jamaicans Meaning in English
word · lemma: jamaican
dʒəˈmeɪkənz
juh-MAY-kuhnz
dʒəˈmeɪkənz
juh-MAY-kuhnz
Definition
People from Jamaica, or people who have Jamaican ancestry or nationality.
Usage & Nuances
'Jamaicans' always refers to people, not objects or language. Used for both citizens of Jamaica and those of Jamaican descent. Common contexts are culture, nationality, and communities. Not used as an adjective; use 'Jamaican' for describing things (e.g., 'Jamaican food').
Spanish: jamaicanosPortuguese (BR): jamaicanosPortuguese (PT): jamaicanosChinese (Simplified): 牙买加人Chinese (Traditional): 牙買加人Hindi: जमैका के लोगArabic: جامايكيونBengali: জামাইকানরাRussian: ямайцыJapanese: ジャマイカ人Vietnamese: người JamaicaKorean: 자메이카인Turkish: JamaikalılarUrdu: جمیکنIndonesian: orang Jamaika
Example Sentences
Some Jamaicans live in New York.
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During the Olympics, many Jamaicans cheer loudly for their runners.
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Jamaicans are known for their friendly and welcoming attitude.
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Many Jamaicans speak English and Patois.
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Bob Marley is one of the most famous Jamaicans.
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You’ll find Jamaicans living all over the world, especially in places like London and Toronto.
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