noun
General Slang
babylon
BAB-ih-lon · noun · slang
The corrupt establishment; the police
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The oppressive Western establishment and its systems; also specifically the police. A key Rastafarian concept.
“Watch out, Babylon a come down di road.”
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babylon In A Sentence
Watch out, Babylon a come down di road.
Origin & Usage
Rastafarian usage; from the biblical Babylon as a symbol of oppression.
People Also Ask
What does Babylon mean in Rasta culture?
It refers to the oppressive Western establishment and its institutions, and is often used specifically to mean the police.
Where does the term Babylon come from?
Rastafarians took it from the biblical city of Babylon, a symbol of corruption, oppression and exile.
Why do Rastas call the police Babylon?
Because the police are seen as enforcers of the oppressive system that Babylon represents.
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