noun
- Plural of hoodooism; beliefs, practices, or superstitions associated with hoodoo (a form of African American folk magic and spiritual practice).
Usage: Often used in historical or anthropological contexts; May refer to specific rituals, charms, or magical beliefs within the hoodoo tradition
Examples
- Scholars of African American history have documented various hoodooisms practiced in the American South.
- The museum exhibit explored hoodooisms and their cultural significance in communities.
- Traditional hoodooisms often involved the use of herbs and roots for healing purposes.
- Many hoodooisms blended African spiritual traditions with Native American and European folk practices.