rasta

Thân thiện

A man with rasta hair plays a guitar in the park.

Definition

Noun: 1. A follower of Rastafarianism: A person who adheres to the religious and cultural movement known as Rastafari, which originated in Jamaica. Rastafarianism venerates the late Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I as a messianic figure and promotes spiritual tenets, social justice, and a connection to African heritage.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He became a Rasta after a profound spiritual awakening.
  • The Rasta spoke about the importance of natural living and unity.

Advanced Usage

• The term Rasta is often used informally. The more formal terms are "Rastafarian" (noun/adjective) or "adherent of Rastafari."
• It can sometimes be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related cultural elements, though "Rastafarian" is more standard in this role.
  • The community celebrated with a Rasta gathering. (Here, "Rasta" informally describes the type of gathering.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rastafarian (noun/adjective): The standard term for a follower or relating to Rastafarianism.
  • She is a devout Rastafarian.
• Rastafarianism (noun): The name of the religious movement itself.
  • The principles of Rastafarianism include peace and respect for nature.
• Rastaman (noun): A male Rastafarian.
  • The Rastaman explained the significance of dreadlocks.

Synonyms

• Rastafarian: The direct synonym.
• Follower of Rastafari: A more descriptive synonym.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically denotes a religious and cultural identity. It is not synonymous with all Jamaicans or all people who wear dreadlocks.
• The associated culture includes distinctive practices such as wearing dreadlocks ("locks"), following a natural diet ("ital"), and using a unique vocabulary ("I and I," "Jah").

Học thuật

Noun

1. follower of Rastafarianism

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Rastafarian
• Rasta