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.”

Synonyms

  • loa
  • orisha
  • voodoo

Antonyms

  • atheism
  • secularism