Jamaican

noun

1. 1

   A person from Jamaica or of Jamaican descent.

   For many of the just over 1 million Americans who emigrated from Jamaica or are of Jamaican ancestry, like myself, the fact that Harris’ heritage is widely being discussed helps to diversify how Jamaicans are seen, by showing us in the political and academic realm.

2. 2

   Variant of Jamaican CreoleEllipsis of Jamaican Creole.

3. 3

   Variant of Jamaican EnglishEllipsis of Jamaican English.

adjective

1. 1

   Of, from, or pertaining to Jamaica, the Jamaican people or the Jamaican language.

   Thomas says his only option now is to apply for Jamaican citizenship through his late father. But he does not plan to, since “my life, my kids, my family is back in the States,” he said.

Forms

plural

Jamaicans