Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

selassie

Proper Noun

/ˈhɑɪli səˈlɑːsi/

Definition

Selassie refers to Haile Selassie I, the former Emperor of Ethiopia, who reigned from 1930 to 1974.

Examples

Haile Selassie’s leadership during the Italian invasion of Ethiopia was notable.
Rastafarians celebrate Selassie’s legacy as part of their beliefs.
The works of Marcus Garvey greatly influenced the views held about Selassie.

Meaning

The name is often associated with its historical significance and the Rastafarian movement, which views Selassie as a divine figure and a symbol of African pride and resistance.