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

Example Sentences

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The video depicts the practices of her faith, Candomblé.

From New York Times • May 18, 2024

For centuries, Candomblé was relegated to the shadows.

From New York Times • May 18, 2024

“My orishas, my mother Iansã were with me,” Nestor told TV Globo after the match, referring to the Candomblé goddess of wind, lightning, magic and fire.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2023

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