Cay ‧ man Is ‧ lands, the /ˈkeɪmən ˌaɪləndz/ BrE AmE
a group of three islands in the Caribbean Sea, northwest of Jamaica, which are a British ↑ dependency . Population: 46,600 (2007). Capital: George Town. The Cayman Islands are a popular place for tourists, and are also a financial centre because of their low taxes.