macumba

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Definition of macumba in French English dictionary

{n} macumba, religious cult originating in Africa and practiced in Brazil (combines music, dancing and voodoo); Brazilian popular dance music

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Definition of macumba in English English dictionary

A religious cult, having elements of sorcery, ritual dance and fetishes, from Brazil

Afro-Brazilian religion characterized by the syncretism of traditional African religions, Brazilian spiritualism, and Roman Catholicism. Of the several Macumba sects in Brazil, the most important are Candomblé and Umbanda. African elements include an outdoor ceremonial site, the sacrifice of animals (e.g., cocks), spirit offerings (e.g., candles and flowers), and dances. Macumba rites are led by mediums, who fall prostrate in trances and communicate with holy spirits. Roman Catholic elements include the cross and the worship of saints, who are given African names

a Brazilian religious cult of African origin; combines voodoo elements with singing a chanting and dancing popular dance music of Brazil; derived from the practices of the macumba religious cult

{i} religious cult originating in Africa and practiced in Brazil (combines music, dancing and voodoo); Brazilian popular dance music

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Definition of macumba in English French dictionary

{n} macumba, variante brésilienne du culte vaudou; musique et danse populaire au Brésil