1. A form of sorcery or witchcraft practiced in parts of Africa and the Caribbean, involving the use of charms, spells, or supernatural powers.
Usage: Also spelled 'obeah'; Primarily used in historical and cultural contexts; Associated with African diaspora traditions

Examples

• The colonial authorities feared the practice of obia among enslaved people.
• In Caribbean folklore, obia was believed to involve the use of herbs and incantations.
• The novel explores how obia traditions were preserved across generations.
• Historians study obia as part of African cultural resistance during the colonial period.