Candomblé

American  

[kan-duhm-bley] / ˌkæn dəmˈbleɪ /

Or Candomble

noun

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

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Candomblé British  

/ kænˈdəʊmbleɪ, kændɒmˈbleɪ /

noun

1. 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

Candomblé is considered a syncretic religion, meaning it draws from various faiths and traditions.

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

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

“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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2023