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Garrison

[gar-ri-son]
Noun

Definition

A tough, highly politicized, lower-income urban neighborhood.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Him come from a deep garrison inna West Kingston.
English:
He comes from a prominent inner-city neighborhood in West Kingston.
Patois:
Garrison politics shape a lot a city history.
English:
Garrison politics shaped a lot of city history.

Usage Tip

Specifically refers to politically homogenous, socio-economically challenged inner-city Jamaican communities.

Patois Synonym: inner-city
English Synonym: political enclave; inner-city community
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