Rastafari (Noun)
Meaning
(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.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Rastafari movement originated in Jamaica as a symbol of black pride and resistance against colonialism and racism.
- He was deeply influenced by the Rastafari way of life, which emphasized the importance of spirituality, community, and social justice.
- Rastafari adherents believe that Haile Selassie, the former emperor of Ethiopia, is the living incarnation of God.
- In the 1970s, the Rastafari movement gained popularity worldwide through the music of Bob Marley and other reggae artists.
- Many young people in Jamaica were drawn to the Rastafari lifestyle, with its emphasis on natural living, self-reliance, and African heritage.