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vodun

/vəˈduːn/ noun · British & US
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noun

Vodun is a term used to refer to a traditional West African religion, also known as Voodoo or Vodou, which originated in West Africa and was brought to the Americas through the transatlantic slave trade. It is a complex and multifaceted spiritual practice that emphasizes the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds.

Example

"The anthropologist spent years studying the rituals and practices of the vodun community in rural Haiti."

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