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Hoodooism

American  
[hoo-doo-iz-uhm] / ˈhu duˌɪz əm /

noun

  1. the practice of or belief in Hoodoo.

Etymology

Origin of Hoodooism

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; Hoodoo + -ism

Example Sentences

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There was much talk of "hoodooism" and anyone ill for a long time without getting relief from herb medicines was thought to be "fixed" or suffering from some sin that his father had committed.

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