Definitions of "Ithiopian"
- 1. Ithiopian (Adjective)
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English TranslationEthiopia
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DefinitionA term used to describe someone or something of Ethiopian origin or influence, reflecting the significance of Ethiopia in Rastafarian beliefs and the crowning of Emperor Haile Selassie as the divine representation of Jah (God)
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Example SentencesPatois: Rastafari honor di Ithiopian heritage and di teachings of Emperor Selassie
English: Rastafari honors the Ethiopian heritage and the teachings of Emperor Selassie -
Related WordsBabylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
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posted by anonymous on July 4, 2023
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