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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRastafari
/ˌræstəˈfɑːri/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A religious and political movement that originated in Jamaica in the 1930s, characterized by the worship of Haile Selassie I, the belief in the return to Africa, and the adherence to specific lifestyle codes.
"The principles of Rastafari emphasize peace, unity, and a return to African heritage." - 2
A follower of the Rastafari movement, often recognized by dreadlocks and the use of cannabis.
"Several Rastafari gathered in the park to play drums and chant."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the title of Haile Selassie I, Ras Tafari Makonnen, combining the Amharic title 'Ras' (meaning 'head' or 'duke') with his given name 'Tafari' (meaning 'one who is feared'). The movement originated in Jamaica in the 1930s following the coronation of Selassie as Emperor of Ethiopia, whom followers view as a prophetic figure and messiah.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rastafari" is said worldwide
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Rastafarisme
Transliteration: rastafarism
"Le rastafarisme est né en Jamaïque dans les années 1930."
Rastafari
Transliteration: rastafari
"Die Rastafari-Bewegung hat ihren Ursprung in Jamaika."
Rastafarianesimo
Transliteration: rastafarianesimo
"Il movimento rastafari promuove la pace e l'uguaglianza."
Rastafari
Transliteration: rastafari
"El movimiento rastafari se originó en Jamaica."
Rastafári
Transliteration: rastafari
"A cultura rastafári influenciou muito a música reggae."
रास्ताफ़ारी
Transliteration: rastafari
Script: रास्ताफ़ारी आंदोलन की शुरुआत जमैका में हुई थी।
"रास्ताफ़ारी आंदोलन की शुरुआत जमैका में हुई थी।"
拉斯塔法里教
Transliteration: lāsǐtǎfǎlǐjiào
Script: 拉斯塔法里教起源于20世纪30年代的牙买加。
"拉斯塔法里教起源于20世纪30年代的牙买加。"
라스타파리
Transliteration: rastapari
Script: 라스타파리 운동은 자메이카에서 시작되었습니다.
"라스타파리 운동은 자메이카에서 시작되었습니다."
ラスタファリ
Transliteration: rasutafari
Script: ラスタファリ運動は1930年代にジャマイカで始まった。
"ラスタファリ運動は1930年代にジャマイカで始まった。"
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