kingston

Meanings

• noun

  The capital city of Jamaica.

  - "Kingston is the largest city in Jamaica."
  - "The international airport in Jamaica is located in Kingston."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kingston
Kinston , Minstrel , Pinstripe

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Variants

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Kingston , Kingston upon Thames , Hull , Kingston upon Hull

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Etymology

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Originally named 'Island Town' by the Spanish, later renamed 'King's Town' by the British in 1655.

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Trivia

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1. Kingston was the first permanent English-speaking settlement in the Caribbean.

2. The University of the West Indies, one of the region's leading universities, is located in Kingston.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jamaica: Kingston is the capital city of Jamaica, an island country located in the Caribbean Sea.

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Culture

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Kingston is the cultural, economic, and political hub of Jamaica. It is known for its vibrant music scene, with genres like reggae, ska, and dancehall originating from the city.

How to Memorize "kingston"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the capital city of Jamaica with its bustling streets, colorful buildings, and lively markets.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Kingston with Jamaica's rich musical history and vibrant culture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'Kingston' as 'King of the Sound' to represent its importance in Jamaica's music scene.

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