|
|
Definition of Capital of Jamaica
1. Noun. Capital and largest city of Jamaica.
Generic synonyms: National Capital
Group relationships: Jamaica
Lexicographical Neighbors of Capital Of Jamaica
Literary usage of Capital of Jamaica
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Historical Geography of the British Colonies by Charles Prestwood Lucas (1905)
"... Veragua (on the mainland) and Marquis of La Vega (called after the new capital
of Jamaica), which latter was exchanged for that of Marquis of Jamaica. ..."
2. Statistics of the Colonies of the British Empire ...: From the Official by Robert Montgomery Martin (1839)
"The capital of Jamaica is situate at the extremity of an extensive plain, extending
far to the S., SE., and W., but with the mountains closely approaching ..."
3. The Annals of Jamaica by George Wilson Bridges (1828)
"NOTES. the capital of Jamaica, more than once felt the power of their victorious
arms. In the year 1638, they were, however, attacked in their retreat by ..."
4. Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for by American Philosophical Society (1909)
"... of modern times occurred within it in the year 1692, when, as a result of an
earthquake, the greater part of Port Royal, the capital of Jamaica, ..."
5. Canada by Charles Prestwood Lucas (1890)
"... the rise of Kingston, the present capital of Jamaica, on the ag?rlse "f opposite
side of the harbour to Port Royal. Beginning as a place of refuge for ..."
Other Resources:
