Rastafarian

noun

Ras·​ta·​far·​i·​an ˌra-stə-ˈfer-ē-ən How to pronounce Rastafarian (audio)
ˌräs-tə-ˈfär-
: an adherent of Rastafarianism
Rastafarian adjective

Examples of Rastafarian in a Sentence

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One Love, director Reinaldo Marcus Green’s depiction of the iconic Jamaican musician and Rastafarian, stars Kingsley Ben-Adir. Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024 Ben-Adir continues the theme this winter with Bob Marley: One Love, starring as the iconic Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, and Rastafarian opposite Lashana Lynch as Marley’s wife, Rita. Marley Marius, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Ras Tafari, precoronation name of Haile Selassie

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Rastafarian was in 1955

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“Rastafarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rastafarian. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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