Definitions of Iyaric

Iyaric

Noun

1 0

English Translation

Rastafarian Language

Definition

A dialect of English used by Rastafarians, characterized by the addition of "I" or "Iya" to words, representing the divine self within all individuals

Example Sentence

Patois: Mi speak Iyaric to express mi Rastafarian beliefs

English: I speak Iyaric to express my Rastafarian beliefs

Related Words

Babylon, Ball head, Blessed, Bobo dread

posted by anonymous on July 31, 2023

Go beyond definitions

Get the Complete Beginner's Guide Bundle

Everything you need to start speaking Jamaican Patois with confidence.

Get the Bundle

Related Media

View all

How to Speak like a Rasta Man: Top 10 Rastafarian and Phrases

In this video we will explore the top 10 words and phrases used by Rastafarians.

Iyaric: The Language of Rastafari

One of the key elements of the Rastafari language is the use of what is called "Iyaric," a form of Jamaican Patois that is considered to be the "holy language" of Rastafarians. Iyaric, also known as Dread Talk, is the Rastafari language created in defiance of English as an imposed colonial language that facilitated the loss of African languages among enslaved Afro-Caribbeans.

Nearby Words

Help grow the dictionary

5,975+ definitions and counting

If you know a word we have missed, share it and help keep the language growing.

Add a word