Nyabinghi

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English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Most likely from a Great Lakes Bantu language. Compare Tooro -nya- (pertaining to) and ingi (rich in; plentiful in). The spelling with -gh- may reflect an early spelling of /ŋɡ/ to distinguish it from the simple /ŋ/.

Proper noun

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Nyabinghi

  1. (Rastafari, religion) A religious sect of the Rastafarian religion.
  2. (Rastafari) A ceremony associated with the Nyabinghi.
    • 2019, Bernardine Evaristo, Girl, Woman, Other, Penguin Books (2020), page 18:
      the Rastas wanted cannabis legalised, and a reserved plot on the land out back for their Nyabinghi gatherings

Noun

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Nyabinghi (uncountable)

  1. (Rastafari, music) A style of music and a rhythm associated with the sect and ceremony, and with reggae music.