8 definitions by King of JamaicanDefinitions 2
Jamaica (/dʒəˈmeɪkə/ (About this soundlisten)) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi) in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola).11 Jamaica lies about 145 kilometres (90 mi) south of Cuba, and 191 kilometres (119 mi) west of Hispaniola (the island containing the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic); the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands lies some 215 kilometres (134 mi) to the north-west.
Jamaica
Flag of Jamaica
Flag
Coat of arms of Jamaica
Coat of arms
Motto: "Out of Many, One People"
Anthem: "Jamaica, Land We Love"
Royal anthem: "God Save the Queen"
Location of Jamaica
Capital
and largest city
Kingston
17°58′17″N 76°47′35″W
Official languages
English
National language
Jamaican Patois (de facto)
Ethnic groups (20113)
92.1% Afro-Jamaicans
(incl. 25% mixed Irish Jamaican)12
6.1% Mixed
0.8% Indian
0.4% Other
0.7% Unspecified
Religion
68.9% Christian4
21.3% None
6.5% Other
(including African diaspora religions, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhism, and Jews)
2.3% Not stated
1.1% Rastafarian
Demonym(s)
Jamaican
Government
Jamaica
Flag of Jamaica
Flag
Coat of arms of Jamaica
Coat of arms
Motto: "Out of Many, One People"
Anthem: "Jamaica, Land We Love"
Royal anthem: "God Save the Queen"
Location of Jamaica
Capital
and largest city
Kingston
17°58′17″N 76°47′35″W
Official languages
English
National language
Jamaican Patois (de facto)
Ethnic groups (20113)
92.1% Afro-Jamaicans
(incl. 25% mixed Irish Jamaican)12
6.1% Mixed
0.8% Indian
0.4% Other
0.7% Unspecified
Religion
68.9% Christian4
21.3% None
6.5% Other
(including African diaspora religions, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhism, and Jews)
2.3% Not stated
1.1% Rastafarian
Demonym(s)
Jamaican
Government
by King of JamaicanDefinitions 2 November 24, 2020
Jamaica
Country in the Caribbean
Jamaica, a Caribbean island nation, has a lush topography of mountains, rainforests and reef-lined beaches. Many of its all-inclusive resorts are clustered in Montego Bay, with its British-colonial architecture, and Negril, known for its diving and snorkeling sites. Jamaica is famed as the birthplace of reggae music, and its capital Kingston is home to the Bob Marley Museum, dedicated to the famous singer.
Country in the Caribbean
Jamaica, a Caribbean island nation, has a lush topography of mountains, rainforests and reef-lined beaches. Many of its all-inclusive resorts are clustered in Montego Bay, with its British-colonial architecture, and Negril, known for its diving and snorkeling sites. Jamaica is famed as the birthplace of reggae music, and its capital Kingston is home to the Bob Marley Museum, dedicated to the famous singer.
I was staying in Jamaica for 13 and a half years now and I decided to visit my grandfather at Canada
by King of JamaicanDefinitions 2 November 24, 2020
Ereyesterday I went out with my girlfriend
by King of JamaicanDefinitions 2 November 24, 2020
To beat vigorously (think: thrash); to attack or excite vigorously (think: goad). It comes from a Middle English word that means “to bind tightly.” Yerk is also in the bottom 40% of word popularity. Poor yerk.
by King of JamaicanDefinitions 2 November 24, 2020
The action of throwing someone out of a window; the action of dismissing someone from a position of power or authority. It’s Latin and is devised by putting “de-” (down from) with “fenestra” (window).
That defenestration was SICKKKKK
by King of JamaicanDefinitions 2 November 24, 2020
Tawdrily and falsely attractive; superficially significant. Don’t confuse this one with delicious.
Tidbit from Merriam-Webster: “Meretricious can be traced back to the Latin verb merere, meaning ‘to earn, gain, or deserve.’ It shares this origin with a small group of other English words, including ‘merit, meritorious, and emeritus.’ But, while these words can suggest some degree of honor or esteem, ‘meretricious’ is used to suggest pretense, insincerity, and cheap or tawdry ornamentation.”
Tidbit from Merriam-Webster: “Meretricious can be traced back to the Latin verb merere, meaning ‘to earn, gain, or deserve.’ It shares this origin with a small group of other English words, including ‘merit, meritorious, and emeritus.’ But, while these words can suggest some degree of honor or esteem, ‘meretricious’ is used to suggest pretense, insincerity, and cheap or tawdry ornamentation.”
by King of JamaicanDefinitions 2 November 24, 2020
by King of JamaicanDefinitions 2 November 24, 2020