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

“But regardless of the result I’m aware that the discipline I learned from Candomblé will allow me to get other opportunities, as long as I keep resilient.”

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023

Earlier this year, Paulinho once again showed his pride in Candomblé during a game, again stirring his critics and emboldening his supporters.

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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