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Jamaican

usgb/dʒəˈmeɪkən/Volume
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Identity PridePlay
Jamaican can express pride in one's origins or heritage, often used positively. SlideShe proudly represents her Jamaican roots.
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Not Just LocalsPlay
A Jamaican could be anyone who has legal nationality, not necessarily born in Jamaica. SlideThough born in Canada, he is a Jamaican citizen.
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Diverse BackgroundsPlay
Jamaican descent means having Jamaican ancestors, which includes varied ethnicities and backgrounds. SlideHer grandparents are Jamaican Chinese.