1. plural of obia; a form of sorcery or witchcraft practiced in parts of Africa and the Caribbean, involving the use of charms, herbs, or supernatural power.
Usage: Also spelled 'obeah' or 'obi'; Primarily used in historical and cultural contexts

Examples

• The colonial records documented beliefs in obias among enslaved populations.
• Practitioners of obias were sometimes feared in Caribbean communities.
• Anthropologists have studied the role of obias in African diaspora cultures.
• The novel explored how obias blended African spiritual traditions with local practices.