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Definitions of "ARAWAK INDIANS"


1. ARAWAK INDIANS (Noun)


Definition

The Arawak people were the first known inhabitants of Jamaica. They arrived on the island around 600 AD and flourished for centuries. The Arawaks were a peaceful people and their culture was highly developed. They were skilled farmers and fishermen, and they built elaborate villages and temples.


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