a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism
"Jamaica, which gained independence from England in 1962 and still faces significant poverty despite relying heavily on tourism, welcomes millions of visitors each year to its beautiful beaches."
an island in the West Indies to the south of Cuba and to the west of Haiti
"Jamaica is a Caribbean island located just south of Cuba and across the channel from Haiti."
roselle
"In Jamaica, roselle is often brewed as a refreshing red drink known locally as sorrel."
A country in the Caribbean
"Many residents commute from Jamaica to Manhattan for work every morning."
Jamaica Plain, Boston, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
Jamaica, Vermont, a town in Vermont.
Jamaica, Queens, a neighborhood of Queens, New York.
The name Jamaica comes from the Taíno word Xaymaca, which means "land of wood and water." This term combines elements referring to both forests and bodies of water.