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Candomblé

American

[kan-duhm-bley] / ˌkæn dəmˈbleɪ /

Or Candomble

noun

a religion based on the worship of Yoruba deities, practiced in Brazil, especially in the state of Bahia.

Candomblé British

/ kænˈdəʊmbleɪ, kændɒmˈbleɪ /

noun

any of a number of similar religious cults in Brazil that combine elements of Roman Catholicism with elements of West African, especially Yoruba, and South American Indian religions

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Etymology

Origin of Candomblé

From Brazilian Portuguese

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Candomblé

The video depicts the practices of her faith, Candomblé.

From New York Times ● May 18, 2024

Although they are practiced by only 2 percent of the population, Afro-Brazilian religions such as Candomblé make up a disproportionate number of reported religious intolerance cases, according to a 2022 U.S.

From New York Times ● May 18, 2024

He was making note of the popular traditional samba school competition where lyrics citing Candomblé deities, or orixas, have been a constant for decades.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 27, 2023

“Looking back… Candomblé has been present in every phase, showing us the way. And now, I can speak with greater confidence.”

From Washington Times ● Sep. 27, 2023

His work evokes Japanese woodcarving traditions, Brazilian Candomblé and Catholic imagery.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2023

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