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John Frum

Proper noun

Meaning

John Frum

A figure associated with cargo cults on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu. He is often depicted as an American World War II serviceman who will bring wealth and prosperity to the people if they follow him.

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Examples

Many died out, but the John Frum cult on Tanna is still large, and has adherents in the parliament. Source: Internet

The belief in a mythical messianic figure named John Frum was the basis for an indigenous cargo cult (a movement attempting to obtain industrial goods through magic) promising Melanesian deliverance. Source: Internet

Today, John Frum is both a religion and a political party with a member in Parliament. Source: Internet

Today, John Frum is both a religion and a political party with two members in Parliament. Source: Internet

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