vodun
/ˈvoʊduːn/ or /ˈvoʊdʊn/Definitions
1. noun
a traditional African religion, especially in West Africa, that emphasizes spiritual power and a connection between the physical and spiritual worlds.
“The vodun ceremony brought the community together in celebration of the harvest season.”
2. noun
a supernatural being or spirit in West African and Afro-Caribbean cultures, often associated with magic and spiritual power.
“The vodun priestess was revered for her ability to communicate with the spirits.”