voodooism

voo·doo·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [voo-doo-iz-uh m]
- /ˈvu duˌɪz əm/
- /ˈvuː.duːɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [voo-doo-iz-uh m]
- /ˈvu duˌɪz əm/

Definitions of voodooism word

noun voodooism the voodoo religious rites and practices. 1
noun voodooism the practice of sorcery. 1
noun voodooism the system of voodoo beliefs and practices 0
noun voodooism (Uncountable Noun) A religious cult, from Haiti, involving witchcraft and sorcery. 0
noun voodooism (Countable Noun) Any voodoo practice. 0

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Origin of voodooism

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1860-65; voodoo + -ism

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Parts of speech for Voodooism

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voodooism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for voodooism

noun voodooism

bewitchment — the state of being bewitched
conjuration — a magic spell; incantation
diabolism — activities designed to enlist the aid of devils, esp in witchcraft or sorcery
fortunetelling — the act or practice of predicting the future.
horoscopy — Archaic. the casting or taking of horoscopes.

All 15 Synonyms of voodooism