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Definitions of "Babylon" (Slang)

Spelling Variations : bahbeelon,


1. Babylon


English Translation

Police man


Definition

Rastafarian word for the police or the corrupt government system.
May also be used to describe any person or organization that oppresses the innocent


Example Sentences

(patois) Waah Babylon bwoy a cum.
(english) A police man is coming.


Related Words

Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread , Dread ,



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