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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

santeria

/sænˈtɪəriə/ noun · British & US
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What does santeria mean?

noun

A syncretic religion of West African origin, practiced mainly in Cuba, which combines elements of Catholicism and traditional African religions.

Example

"The practitioner of Santeria carefully prepared the ritual offerings to honor the orishas."

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