Rastafari

This term functions as both a collective noun for the faith and a descriptor for its practitioners. It carries a strong connotation of spiritual resistance, pan-Africanism, and a rejection of Western colonial structures, often associated with a peaceful but firm commitment to natural living and divine sovereignty.

Grammatically, the word is used as an invariant noun. When referring to individuals, it does not take a standard English plural suffix; instead, the plural is typically expressed through context or by adding a collective noun such as practitioners or followers.