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vodoun

/vəˈduːn/ noun · British & US
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noun

A traditional African religion practiced in West Africa and the Caribbean, especially in Haiti, where it is known as Vodou. It is a complex system of beliefs and practices that involve the worship of a variety of spirits, known as loa, and the use of rituals and ceremonies to communicate with them.

Example

"The vodoun priestess led the ceremony with a series of intricate dances and chants, calling upon the spirits to guide and protect the community."

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