Definitions of "Sistren"

1. Sistren (Noun)

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Definition

A term used to refer to a female member of the Rastafarian community, emphasizing the sisterhood, unity, and support among women

Example Sentences

Patois: Di sistren come together fi uplift and empower one another
English: The sistren come together to uplift and empower one another

Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,

posted by anonymous on July 9, 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 "Sistren"

2. Sistren (Noun)

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English Translation

Ladies

Definition

Use to reference or greet a group of women

Example Sentences

(patois) Hi sistrens, How are yu doin?
(english) Hi Ladies, How are you doing?

posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013

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