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voodooism|ˈvuːduːɪz(ə)m|
Also voudouism, vooduism, and vaudouism.
[f. prec. + -ism.]
The system of beliefs and practices constituting voodoo; the belief in, or practice of, voodoo as a superstition or form of religous witchcraft.
1871N. & Q. 4th Ser. VII. 210/2 What is Voodouism? 1880New Orleans Picayune 20 May, Finding that no affidavit could be made for voudouism. 1883Philadelphia Times No. 3023. 3 His mission is to supplant Voodooism and its kindred superstitions among the colored population. 1897Church Progr. (St. Louis, U.S.A.) 18 April, A sort of refined Voodooism disguised in Christian phraseology. |