Definitions of Mi Don

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Mi Don

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English Translation

My boss

Definition

a term in Jamaican Patois, and it's often used to refer to someone who is highly respected or regarded as a leader in a community. It's similar to calling someone a "boss" or "big shot." So, in English, you could translate "Mi Don" as "My boss" or "The boss" depending on the context.

Example Sentence

Patois: Mi Don a di man fi di job

English: My boss is the right person for the job

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