noun
- a system of beliefs and practices involving the use of juju (charms, fetishes, or magic objects) for protection, healing, or influencing events
Usage: anthropological; religious studies
Examples
- The anthropologist studied jujuism among West African communities.
- Traditional jujuism involves the use of sacred objects and rituals.
- Many practitioners of jujuism believe in the power of ancestral spirits.
- The village elder was known for his knowledge of jujuism.
- Jujuism often incorporates elements of nature worship.
- Scholars debate the origins and variations of jujuism across different cultures.