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Rastafarian

Definition

Rastafarian refers to a religious and cultural movement that originated in Jamaica in the 1930s. It is associated with the beliefs and practices of followers of Rastafari, emphasizing unity, Afrocentrism, and the deification of Haile Selassie I, the former emperor of Ethiopia.

Noun

1. A follower of the Rastafarian movement.

2. (plural: Rastafarians) Members of the Rastafarian movement collectively.

Adjective

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of the Rastafarian movement or its beliefs and practices.

Examples

Noun: The Rastafarian preached about unity and equality among all people.

Noun: Rastafarians live by a strict code of conduct and spiritual beliefs.

Adjective: The reggae music genre is closely associated with Rastafarian culture.

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