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Definition of jamaica

jamaica

/dʒəˈmeɪkə/
Ja · mai · ca
Adjective:Jamaican
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jamaica Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An island country situated in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola, renowned for its mountainous topography, lush tropical climate, and significant global cultural influence.

2

American A major commercial and residential neighborhood in the borough of Queens in New York City, originally named after the indigenous Jameco people.

Word Nuance & Usage

While most universally known as the Caribbean island nation, 'Jamaica' is also the name of a major neighborhood and transit hub in Queens, New York, which possesses a completely unrelated Algonquian etymology.

• Rhymes for jamaica

• Nearby Words

jalopy
jalousie
jam
jamaica
jamaican boa
jamaican iguana
jamari

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jamaica. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jamaica
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