Countryman

[kun-tree-man]

Definition

Someone from the rural parishes or countryside of Jamaica.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di countryman bring a load a yellow yam to di town.
English:
The countryman brought a load of yellow yams to the city.

Patois:
Wi greet di countryman dem wid warm hospitality.
English:
We greet the rural folks with warm hospitality.

Usage Tip

Neutral or affectionate term for someone living in or originating from Jamaica's rural parishes.

Patois Synonym: country person
English Synonym: rural resident; country folk

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