Jamaican
/d͡ʒəˈmeɪkən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Jamaicans
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person from Jamaica or of Jamaican descent.
Noun
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of, from, or pertaining to Jamaica, the Jamaican people or the Jamaican language.
Adjective
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Jamaican” mean?
A person from Jamaica or of Jamaican descent.
Is “Jamaican” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.