noun
Rasta
RAS-tuh
Rasta (noun) means informal short form of "Rastafarian," a follower of the Rastafari movement, a religious and cultural movement that began in Jamaica. Example: “He grew his hair into long dreadlocks like many rastas do.”
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Informal short form of "Rastafarian," a follower of the Rastafari movement, a religious and cultural movement that began in Jamaica.
"He grew his hair into long dreadlocks like many rastas do."
How to use Rasta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA follower of the Rastafari movement, or something associated with it.
When to use it
Informal; some prefer the full term "Rastafarian" in formal writing.
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Word forms
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Etymology
A shortening of "Rastafari," the movement's name.
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What does “Rasta” mean?
The word “Rasta” means informal short form of "Rastafarian," a follower of the Rastafari movement, a religious and cultural movement that began in Jamaica. In plain terms, a follower of the Rastafari movement, or something associated with it.
How do you pronounce “Rasta”?
“Rasta” is pronounced RAS-tuh (/ˈɹæs.tə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rasta” in a sentence?
Here is “Rasta” used in a sentence: “He grew his hair into long dreadlocks like many rastas do.”
What part of speech is “Rasta”?
“Rasta” is a noun.
