Voodooism

Pronunciation: /ˈvuːduˌɪzəm/

Definitions of voodooism

noun a religious cult practiced in the Caribbean and the southern US, combining elements of Roman Catholic ritual with traditional African magical and religious rites, and characterized by sorcery and spirit possession

Example Sentences

A1 I heard about voodooism in a documentary.

A2 Some people believe in the power of voodooism.

B1 The practice of voodooism is often misunderstood by outsiders.

B2 Scholars have studied the history and rituals of voodooism.

C1 There are various branches and traditions within voodooism.

C2 The complexity of voodooism rituals requires in-depth knowledge to understand.

Examples of voodooism in a Sentence

formal Voodooism is a religion practiced in certain parts of the world.

informal Some people believe in the power of voodooism to bring luck or curse others.

slang I heard she's into voodooism, always carrying around those strange charms.

figurative The politician's opponents accused him of using voodooism to manipulate the voters.

Grammatical Forms of voodooism

• past tense: voodooed
• plural: voodooisms
• comparative: more voodooistic
• superlative: most voodooistic
• present tense: voodooism
• future tense: will voodooism
• perfect tense: has voodooed
• continuous tense: is voodooing
• singular: voodooism
• positive degree: voodooism
• infinitive: to voodooism
• gerund: voodooism
• participle: voodooing

Origin and Evolution of voodooism

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'voodooism' originated from the practices of the West African spiritual tradition known as Vodun, which was brought to the Americas through the slave trade.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the religious practices of African slaves, 'voodooism' has evolved to also refer to a belief system that incorporates elements of African, Catholic, and Native American traditions.