单词 | rastafarian |
释义 | Rastafarianadj.n. A. adj. Designating, relating, or belonging to the Rastafari movement; characteristic of this. ΘΚΠ society > faith > sect > non-Christian religions > other non-Christian sects > Rastafarianism > [adjective] Rastafari1934 Nyabingi1935 Rastafarian1935 Rasta1955 Ras1973 natty1974 Rasta-minded1977 1935 Daily Gleaner (Kingston, Jamaica) 19 Aug. 19/4 As far as Ras-Tafarian defendants went they were tried last month. 1943 Daily Gleaner (Kingston) 29 Dec. 7/1 Leonard Howell, Rastafarian cult leader, was brought before his Honour Mr. C. MacGregor today. 1960 Guardian 28 June 9/4 The bearded Marijuana-smoking Rastafarian sect. 1976 Peace News 25 June 3/1 A group of Rastafarian West Indians wearing brightly-coloured woolly hats walking along the pavements alongside us, shaking their maracas. 1993 Guardian 29 Oct. i. 3/2 He indicated he would be reluctant to accept insulin treatment because he was Rastafarian and would prefer treatment from a faith healer of his own beliefs. 2005 Internat. Herald Tribune (Nexis) 7 Nov. 5 A political science major in a knitted Rastafarian hat. B. n. A follower of the Rastafari movement. ΘΚΠ society > faith > sect > non-Christian religions > other non-Christian sects > Rastafarianism > [noun] > person Rastafarian1935 Rastafarite1937 Rastaman1953 Rasta1958 locksman1960 Ras1960 ras1961 natty dread1974 natty1976 dread1977 1935 Daily Gleaner (Kingston, Jamaica) 19 Aug. 19/5 Due to the activity of the St. Thomas police, Ras-Tafarians have been brought to a standstill in that parish. 1955 G. E. Simpson in Social & Econ. Stud. (Kingston, Jamaica) 4 ii. 134 Emphasis..is placed on love and kindliness to fellow Ras Tafarians. 1976 G. Sims End of Web x. 69 A couple of Rastafarians whose thick matted tassels of hair hung down over their shoulders. 1985 B. Zephaniah Dread Affair 7 I would also like dis dedication to reach all true Rastafarians who seek God and revolution within themselves. 2002 P. Theroux Dark Star Safari (2003) vii. 142 Gladstone, the most genial Rastafarian I met in Shashemene, introduced me to some more immigrants from Jamaica. Derivatives ˌRastaˈfarianism n. the principles, practices, or lifestyle of the Rastafari movement. ΘΚΠ society > faith > sect > non-Christian religions > other non-Christian sects > Rastafarianism > [noun] Nyabingi1935 Rastafari1937 Rastafarianism1938 Rastafarism1945 Rastafarinism1962 Rasta1976 Ras1979 1938 Daily Gleaner (Kingston, Jamaica) 18 Mar. 12/3 We also have Ras Tafarianism, with persons calling themselves Ras Tafaris. 1940 Daily Gleaner (Kingston, Jamaica) 23 Nov. 26/4 Big Chief of Ras Tafarianism in Jamaica is Howell. 1968 F. Henriques Family & Colour in Jamaica (ed. 2) xiv. 181 The response of the University was to send a team of experts to investigate and report on Rastafarianism. 1977 Vole No. 4. 41/2 The cult of Rastafarianism, involving the deification of Haile Selassie, the promise of Ethiopia as their spiritual home, and above all, the rejection of..white society. 2002 T. Shimoda Fourth Treasure (2003) 45 ‘Why the dreads?’ Wijjie asked... ‘You into Rastafarianism?’ This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.n.1935 |
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