Overcomer
Someone who overcomes any obstacle that is in his or her way. The literal translation is 'Ghost Conqueror.'
Patois: Mi a duppy conqueror, dem fyah mi fram mi job but mi nah fret, mi haffi survive
English: I’m an overcomer. They fired me from my job, but I’m not worrying; I am going to survive.
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