macumba

ma·cum·ba

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-koo m-buh]
- /məˈkʊm bə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-koo m-buh]
- /məˈkʊm bə/

Definitions of macumba word

noun macumba a Brazilian cult incorporating the use of fetishes and sorcery and deriving largely from African practices. 1
noun macumba A black religious cult practiced in Brazil, using sorcery, ritual dance, and fetishes. 1
noun macumba a religious cult in Brazil that combines Christian and voodoo elements 0
noun macumba a religious cult in Brazil, combining beliefs and practices of African origin, similar to those of voodoo (sense 1), with elements of Roman Catholicism and indigenous religions 0

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Origin of macumba

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

Borrowed into English from Portuguese around 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Macumba

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macumba popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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