Definitions of "Dread"

1. Dread (Noun)

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English Translation

Dread

Definition

A term used to refer to a Rastafarian or someone who follows the Rastafarian lifestyle and beliefs

Example Sentences

Patois: Di dreads are strong advocates for social justice and equality
English: The dreads are strong advocates for social justice and equality

Related Words

One Drop , One Love , No woman no cry , Patan ,

posted by anonymous on July 25, 2023

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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.

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Other Definitions of "Dread"

2. Dread

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English Translation

Dreadlock

Definition

A person with dreadlocks

Example Sentences

Patois: Dread man ah neva queffa
English: Dreadlock man is not a killer

Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,

posted by Pundy on March 18, 2023

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3. Dread

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English Translation

Dreadlocks

Definition

Dreadlocks hairstyle that most Rastafarians were

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi like mi dread
English: I like my dreadlocks

Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,

posted by Typhoid on September 12, 2014

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4. Dread (Noun)

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Dreadlocks Man

Definition

A person who wears dreadlocks, not necessarily a Rasta.

Example Sentences

(patois) Di dread inna di ackee tree
(english) The dreadlocks man is in the ackee tree

Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,

posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013

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