Definitions of "I-man"

1. I-man (Noun)

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English Translation

I-man

Definition

A term used by Rastafarians to refer to oneself as an individual, emphasizing the unity and divinity within all beings.

Example Sentences

Patois: I-man strive fi righteousness an luv
English: I strive for righteousness and love.

Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,

posted by anonymous on August 6, 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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2. I-man (Pronoun)

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Definition

A term used by Rastafarians to replace the pronouns I and me, emphasizing the unity and divine connection between oneself, Jah (God), and all of humanity

Example Sentences

Patois: I&I are all equal and connected, part of di divine creation
English: We are all equal and connected, part of the divine creation

Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,

posted by anonymous on July 13, 2023

3. I-man (Pronoun)

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English Translation

I

Definition

Rasta slang for referring to oneself

Example Sentences

(patois) I-man nuh trust Babylon
(english) I don’t trust the police

Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,

posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013

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