rastas
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Definition
Proper noun 1. Rastafari movement: A religious and cultural movement originating among Black Jamaicans in the 1930s, venerating the late Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie I as a messianic figure (Jah). It is characterized by specific spiritual beliefs, social practices, and a distinct lifestyle. 2. Members of the Rastafari movement: Refers collectively to the adherents of Rastafari, often called Rastafarians or Rastas.
Usage
- The term is used as a proper noun to name the movement or its followers.
- It often appears in discussions of religion, Caribbean culture, reggae music, and social history.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- As a collective noun: The term can be used with a singular or plural verb form when referring to the group as a whole.
- The Rastas in this community have built their own temple. (Plural verb)
- The Rastas is a movement founded on principles of African redemption. (Singular verb, treating the group as a single entity)
Variants and Related Words
- Rastafari (n): The full name of the movement or its religious system; often used interchangeably with "Rastas."
- Rastafarian (n/adj): (Noun) An individual adherent of Rastafari. (Adjective) Pertaining to Rastafari or its followers (e.g., ).
- Rasta (n, informal): A common shortened, informal form of "Rastas" or "Rastafarian."
Synonyms
- Rastafarians
- Followers of Rastafari
Notes on Meaning
- The term specifically refers to the movement and its adherents. It is not a general term for Jamaicans or people with dreadlocks, though these are common associations.
- The movement's core tenets include the spiritual use of cannabis, the sanctity of life (Livity), and the anticipation of repatriation to Africa.
Noun
- (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