A term used to describe oppressive social and political structures that perpetuate inequality, corruption, and injustice, often referring to mainstream society and institutions
Patois: Wi fight against di Babylon system, seeking liberation and social transformation
English: We fight against the Babylon system, seeking liberation and social transformation
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
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Slang expression used to refer a corrupt government or organization that facilitates the rich and exploits the poor
Patois: Bekaaz a babylon system, mi cyaah smoke mi weed in peace
English: Because of the corrupt government, I can't smoke my weed in peace.
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
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