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  1. Jamaican Standard English is a type of International Standard English ( English language in England ). There are several language varieties that have significantly impacted this dialect of English. English was introduced into Jamaica in 1655, [4] because of the colonisation by Britain. British English was spread through post-primary education ...

  2. JAMAICAN ENGLISH. JAMAICAN ENGLISH, short form JamE. The English language as used in Jamaica. The term is used primarily to refer to the formal speech of educated Jamaicans, but has also been used to refer to JAMAICAN CREOLE in authoritative scholarly works, such as the Dictionary of Jamaican English (1967, 1980). It is the preferred variety of ...

  3. Jamaican (Jimiekn / Patwah) Jamaican is an English-based Creole with influences from languages of West and Central Africa. It developed during the 17th century and includes significant influences from various dialects of English, especially those of Scotland and Ireland. Over 4 million people speak Jamaican, most of whom live in Jamaica.

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