Definitions for Macumba
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1. macumbanoun

   (Brazil) followers of a religious cult of African origin

2. macumbanoun

   popular dance music of Brazil; derived from the practices of the macumba religious cult

3. macumbanoun

   a Brazilian religious cult of African origin; combines voodoo elements with singing and chanting and dancing

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1. macumbanoun

   A religious cult, having elements of sorcery, ritual dance and fetishes, from Brazil

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1. Macumba

   Makumba (Portuguese pronunciation: [maˈkũᵐbɐ]) is a term that has been used to describe various religions of the African diaspora found in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. It is sometimes considered by non-practitioners to be a form of witchcraft or black magic. The Atlantic slave trade of the 16th to 19th centuries brought millions of West and Central Africans to Brazil. There, traditional West and Central African religions continued to be practiced, often syncretising with each other and with both indigenous American and European influences. Among the Afro-Brazilian religious traditions that emerged were Candomblé, Umbanda, and Quimbanda. During the 19th century, the term Makumba was used generically in reference to all of these religions. By the late 20th century, the term Makumba was often reserved for those religious traditions whose focus was on dealing with "low" spirits, who were sometimes termed exus or devils. These practices differed from Candomblé and Umbanda, which focused on interactions with the orixá spirits.

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1. macumba

   Macumba is a term commonly used to refer to a range of religious practices and beliefs in Brazil. It is often associated with African-Brazilian religions, such as Umbanda, Candomble, and Quimbanda, which combine elements of different spiritual traditions including African tribal religions, Spiritism, Indigenous beliefs and Catholicism. Macumba typically involves nature-based rituals, spirit worship, and the use of charms, amulets, or other sacred items. It can also refer to a form of folk music or dance associated with these religious practices.

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1. Macumba

   Macumba is a word of African origins. Various explanations of its meaning include "a musical instrument", the name of a Central African deity, and simply "magic". It was the name used for all Bantu religious practices mainly in Bahia Afro-Brazilian in the 19th century. In the 20th century, these practices re-aligned themselves into what are now called Umbanda, Quimbanda and Omoloko. The term "macumba" became common in some parts of Brazil and it is used by most people as a pejorative meaning "black witchcraft". The word "macumba" is frequently used in Brazil to refer to any ritual or religion of African origin, and although its use by non-practitioners remains largely pejorative in intent, and is considered offensive, its use among actual practitioners is not viewed negatively. In Brazil one can find expressions such as "chuta que é macumba!" to show disagreement with bad luck.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Macumba in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Macumba in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Macumba
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Macumba
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macumba
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Macumba