rastafari

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A religious and cultural movement: Rastafari is a spiritual movement that originated among Black communities in Jamaica during the 1930s. It venerates the late Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I as a messianic figure and emphasizes a return to African heritage and identity.
Usage
  • As a proper noun (the name of the movement):
    • He found spiritual meaning through the teachings of Rastafari.
    • The principles of Rastafari promote peace and unity.
Advanced Usage
  • "Rastafari" as a collective term for adherents: While "Rastafarian" is more common, "Rastafari" can sometimes refer to the community of believers.
    • The gathering was attended by Rastafari from across the island.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rastafarian (noun): An adherent of the Rastafari movement.
    • The Rastafarian spoke about his faith.
  • Rastafarian (adjective): Pertaining to the Rastafari movement.
    • She follows a Rastafarian lifestyle.
  • Rasta (noun, informal): A common informal term for a Rastafarian or aspects of the culture.
    • He's been a Rasta for over twenty years.
Synonyms
  • Rastafarianism: Often used interchangeably with "Rastafari" to name the movement itself.
  • The Rastafarian movement: A descriptive synonym.
Related Terms and Concepts
  • Dreadlocks: Long, coiled hairstyle worn as a sacred vow by many adherents.
  • Ital diet: A natural, often vegetarian diet followed by many in the Rastafari tradition.
  • Reggae: A genre of music deeply associated with and used to express Rastafari philosophy.
Noun
  1. (Jamaica) a Black youth subculture and religious movement that arose in the ghettos of Kingston, Jamaica, in the 1950s; males grow hair in long dreadlocks and wear woolen caps; use marijuana and listen to reggae music

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