Pastafarian

Pronunciation: /pæstəˈfɛəriən/

Definitions of Pastafarian

noun a follower of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, a satirical religion that promotes a lighthearted view of religion and opposes the teaching of intelligent design and creationism in public schools

Example Sentences

A1 A Pastafarian is someone who follows the religion of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

A2 Pastafarians believe in a deity made of spaghetti and meatballs.

B1 Pastafarians often wear colanders on their heads as a symbol of their faith.

B2 The Pastafarian community is known for its sense of humor and satire.

C1 Some Pastafarians advocate for the separation of church and state.

C2 Pastafarianism has gained recognition as a legitimate religion in some countries.

Examples of Pastafarian in a Sentence

formal The Pastafarian community celebrated their annual festival with a parade through the city.

informal I heard that Bob became a Pastafarian after watching a documentary about their beliefs.

slang My friend Sarah is a total Pastafarian - she always wears a colander on her head as a hat.

figurative The Pastafarian philosophy of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is seen by some as a satirical take on organized religion.

Grammatical Forms of Pastafarian

• past tense: Pastafarianed
• plural: Pastafarians
• comparative: more Pastafarian
• superlative: most Pastafarian
• present tense: Pastafarians
• future tense: will Pastafarian
• perfect tense: have Pastafarianed
• continuous tense: is Pastafarianing
• singular: Pastafarian
• positive degree: Pastafarian
• infinitive: to Pastafarian
• gerund: Pastafarianing
• participle: Pastafarianed

Origin and Evolution of Pastafarian

First Known Use: 2005 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Pastafarian' is a portmanteau of 'pasta' and 'Rastafarian', created as a playful reference to the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

Evolution of the word: Originally coined in 2005 by Bobby Henderson in an open letter to the Kansas State Board of Education, the term 'Pastafarian' quickly gained popularity as followers of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster identified themselves as such. The word has since become synonymous with the satirical religion and its adherents.