noun
- Plural of macumba; religious rituals or practices associated with Afro-Brazilian spiritualism and folk magic.
Usage: Often refers to ceremonies, spells, or spiritual traditions blending African, indigenous, and Catholic elements.; Primarily used in Brazilian cultural and anthropological contexts.
Examples
- The anthropologist studied various macumbas practiced in Rio de Janeiro.
- Traditional macumbas have been passed down through generations in Brazilian communities.
- She attended a lecture on the history and significance of macumbas in Afro-Brazilian culture.
- The museum exhibition featured artifacts related to different macumbas and spiritual practices.