macumba
məˈkuːmbə
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Definition of macumba - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
traditionRarebrazilian dance music from afro-brazilian religious ritualsRare
  • They danced to the rhythm of macumba.
2.
religionRareAfro-Brazilian religion mixing African and Catholic beliefsRare
  • Macumba is practiced in various regions of Brazil.
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Origin of macumba

Bantu, macumba (magic)

Terms related to macumba

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bossa novalambadasambaritualspiritualitytraditionvoodoo

Examples of macumba in a sentence

  • Macumba rhythms filled the air at the celebration.
  • Macumba rituals often involve music and dance.
  • Many people seek guidance through Macumba ceremonies.

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  1. French:macumba, candomblé, ...
  2. German:Macumba, ...
  3. Italian:macumba, candomblé, ...
  4. Spanish:macumba, ...
  5. Portuguese:macumba, ...
  6. Chinese:马昆巴, 玛昆巴, ...
  7. Japanese:マクンバ, ...
  8. Arabic:ماكومبا, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָקוּמְבָּה, מָקוּמְבָּה, ...
  10. Russian:макумба, афро-бразильская религия, ...
  11. Ukrainian:макумба, ...
  12. Hindi:मकुम्बा, मकुंबा, ...
Macumba
məˈkʊmbə

Definition of Macumba - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
religionBrazilian religious cult mixing Christian and African elements
  • Macumba is practiced in some regions of Brazil.
voodoo
2.
traditionRarefolk charm used in Afro-Brazilian spiritual ritualsRare
  • He believes someone cast a Macumba on him.
charm incantation
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Origin of Macumba

Bantu, ma (plural) + kumba (to pray)

Terms related to Macumba

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
beliefceremonycultfaithritualspiritualtraditionworshipenchantmentmagicsorceryvoodoo

Examples of Macumba in a sentence

  • Macumba combines elements of different faiths.
  • The villagers feared the Macumba might bring bad luck.
  • She found a Macumba hidden under her pillow.

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  1. French:Macumba, sort de Macumba, ...
  2. German:Macumba, ...
  3. Italian:Macumba, ...
  4. Spanish:Macumba, macumba, ...
  5. Portuguese:macumba, Macumba, ...
  6. Chinese:马昆巴, ...
  7. Japanese:マクンバ, ...
  8. Arabic:مَاكُومْبَا, تَعْوِيذَة مَاكُومْبَا, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָקוּמְבָּה, מָקוּמְבָּה, ...
  10. Russian:Макумба, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Макумба, ...
  12. Hindi:मकुम्बा, मकुंबा, ...

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