Rastafarianism

American  

[rahs-tuh-fahr-ee-uh-niz-uhm, -fahr-, rah-stuh-] / ˌrɑs təˈfɑr i əˌnɪz əm, -ˈfɛər-, ˌræ stə- /

noun

1. a religion, originating in Jamaica, whose followers regard the late Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie I as the messiah and themselves as exiles awaiting return to Africa, the Promised Land.

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Etymology

Origin of Rastafarianism

Rastafarian + -ism

Example Sentences

Starting from Kingston, the photographer Naila Ruechel charted a course through the rich mix of Christian and Afro-centric traditions, from Obeah to the Revival church to Rastafarianism.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2023

A central tenant of Rastafarianism is eating "ital" foods - foods that are organic, locally grown and plant-based.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2020

But it’s the National Museum that, in May and June, hosted this year’s blockbuster exhibit, “Ras Tafari: The Majesty and the Movement,” devoted to Emperor Haile Selassie I and Rastafarianism.

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2014

Snoop ostensibly converted to Rastafarianism when he recorded his current album in Jamaica last year, a process recorded in the documentary Reincarnated.

From The Guardian • Apr. 25, 2013

He loved telling me the history of Rastafarianism.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah