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Definitions by NHCisWe

Mas is short for Masquerade. It is used throughout the Caribbean diaspora to describe Carnival costumes.
A person who wears a costume at Carnival is "playing Mas".
Mas by NHCisWe February 17, 2020

Play Mas 

I want to play mas at Notting Hill Carnival
Play Mas by NHCisWe February 17, 2020
A dance, usually associated with soca music and carnival culture.
Actor John Boyega was filmed wyning at Notting Hill Carnival in 2017
Wyning by NHCisWe December 11, 2019

Carnivalist

A Carnivalist is a person who loves and attends Carnival. It is also someone who partakes in the Carnival Arts.
She plays Mas, she is a true Carnivalist
Carnivalist by NHCisWe December 11, 2019