Rastafarian

Ras·ta·far·i·an

The Rastafarian does not cut his hair because that is part of his belief.

noun

The definition of Rastafarian is a person belonging to a religious sect originated in Jamaica that believes Haile Selassie was a divine savior and that Ethiopia is Eden.

An example of a Rastafarian is reggae musician Peter Tosh.

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Rastafarian

a member of a Jamaican religious sect which holds that Haile Selassie was divine and a savior, that Ethiopia is Eden, and that blacks will eventually be repatriated to Africa

also called Ras′ta

Origin of Rastafarian

from Ras Tafari, earlier name of Haile Selassie

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Rastafarian

noun

An adherent of Rastafarianism.

adjective

Of or relating to Rastafarianism or its adherents.

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