Iyah
The divine presence or spirit of Jah (God), often invoked as a form of greeting or ac...
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All Iyaric Words/Phrases
in Jamaican Patois
Babylon system
A term used to describe oppressive social and political structures that perpetuate in...
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Rastafarian slang used to describe food that is in its natural state; does that conta...
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I
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Fire
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Chalice
A pipe or smoking device, often made from a coconut shell, used for smoking ganja (ma...
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A term used to refer to a female member of the Rastafarian community, emphasizing the...
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A term used to describe the Rastafarian way of life, embodying principles of love, pe...
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meditate
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desire
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Zion
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A term used to refer to the divine manifestation of Jah (God) in the physical world, ...
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A word of Hebrew origin used in Rastafarian chants and prayers, serving as a pause fo...
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