noun
- a syncretic Afro-Brazilian religious practice combining elements of African religions, Catholicism, and indigenous beliefs
Usage: religious term
Examples
- The anthropologist studied macumba rituals in Rio de Janeiro.
- Macumba ceremonies often include drumming and dancing.
- She learned about macumba from her Brazilian grandmother.
- The festival featured traditional macumba music and practices.
- Many practitioners of macumba also attend Catholic mass.
- Macumba incorporates elements from Yoruba religious traditions.