Definitions of "Zion"

1. Zion

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English Translation

Heaven

Definition

A term used to refer to the afterlife or heaven

Example Sentences

Patois: Wi pray fi reach Zion.
English: We pray to reach heaven.

Related Words

Obeah , Tie , Obeah man , Balm yard ,

posted by anonymous on May 28, 2024

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Popular Rastafarian words and phrases

The Rastafarian language is actually much easier to learn than Jamaican Patois because it’s mostly a play on English words (e.g. “overstand” for “understand”,“downpress” for “oppress”,“ I-ditate” for “meditate” etc…) rather than being an entirely separate dialect as with Jamaican Patois.

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2. Zion (Noun)

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English Translation

Zion

Definition

A term used to refer to the promised land, a symbol of freedom, peace, and spiritual liberation for Rastafarians

Example Sentences

Patois: Wi chant fi di journey to Zion, where we shall find true liberation
English: We chant for the journey to Zion, where we shall find true liberation

Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,

posted by anonymous on August 8, 2023

3. Zion

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English Translation

Promise land

Definition

This term is used by Rastafarians to refer to the Promised Land, or a state of spiritual enlightenment.

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi a guh a zion
English: I'm going to Zion

Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,

posted by anonymous on January 15, 2023

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