voodooism

/vudʊɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a form of African or Afro-Caribbean spiritual practice that originated in West Africa and involves the use of magic, charms, and ritual practices

“The tourist was fascinated by the voodooism practiced in the local culture.”

2. noun

a system of magical and spiritual practices, especially one based on the worship of spirits or ancestors

“The anthropologist studied the complex system of voodooism in the rural village.”

Synonyms

  • animism
  • occultism
  • spiritualism

Antonyms

  • atheism
  • materialism