Nyabinghi
name, noun
name, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A style of music and a rhythm associated with the sect and ceremony, and with reggae music. Rastafari, uncountable
- 2 A style of music and a rhythm originally associated with the Nyabinghi sect of Rastafarians, but now more generally known as a component of reggae, especially roots reggae. Rastafari, uncountable
Proper Noun
- 1 A religious sect of the Rastafarian religion. Rastafari
- 2 A ceremony associated with the Nyabinghi. Rastafari
"the Rastas wanted cannabis legalised, and a reserved plot on the land out back for their Nyabinghi gatherings"
Example
More examples"the Rastas wanted cannabis legalised, and a reserved plot on the land out back for their Nyabinghi gatherings"
Etymology
Etymology 1
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/.
Etymology 2
From Nyabinghi, the name of a legendary Ugandan/Rwandan tribe queen.