Jamaica
Definitions of Jamaica
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an island in the West Indies to the south of Cuba and to the west of Haitiexample of:islaa land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
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a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourismexample of:estadothe territory occupied by a nation
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