Macumba
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Macumba is a noun meaning (religion) A type of Afro-Brazilian folk religion combining elements of Roman Catholicism with traditional African religious beliefs and practices; or a specific cult or ceremony of such religion.
Meaning
(religion) A type of Afro-Brazilian folk religion combining elements of Roman Catholicism with traditional African religious beliefs and practices; or a specific cult or ceremony of such religion.
Example Sentences
And later on at the Gantóis macumba, Omolu, bedecked in red, had said that the day of vengeance for the poor would not be long in coming.
Word Forms
- macumbas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include maracatu, afoxe, capoeira, samba, maculele, manbo.
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