macumba

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (Brazil) followers of a religious cult of African origin
  2. noun popular dance music of Brazil; derived from the practices of the macumba religious cult
  3. noun a Brazilian religious cult of African origin; combines voodoo elements with singing and chanting and dancing

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