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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCandomble
/ˌkæn.doʊmˈbleɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An Afro-American religious tradition, practiced chiefly in Brazil, that combines elements of Yoruba, Fon, and Bantu beliefs with Roman Catholicism.
"Scholars gathered in Salvador da Bahia to study the rich oral traditions and rituals of Candomble." - 2
A ritualistic ceremony or dance associated with this religion, involving spirit possession and drumming.
"The rhythmic beating of sacred drums marked the beginning of the evening's candomble."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Portuguese word candomblé, which likely originates from Bantu languages of Central Africa, combining elements related to dance, drumming, and ritual gatherings. The term entered English in the 20th century via anthropological and religious studies detailing Afro-Brazilian syncretic faiths.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Candomble" is said worldwide
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Candomblé
Transliteration: /kɑ̃.dɔ̃.ble/
"Le candomblé est une religion afro-brésilienne pratiquée principalement au Brésil."
Candomblé
Transliteration: /kan.dɔmˈbleː/
"Candomblé ist eine afro-brasilianische Religion."
Candomblé
Transliteration: /kan.domˈble/
"Il candomblé unisce elementi cattolici e credenze africane."
Candomblé
Transliteration: /kan.domˈble/
"El candomblé es una religión de origen africano practicada en Brasil."
Candomblé
Transliteration: /kɐ̃.dõˈblɛ/
"O candomblé é uma religião de matriz africana muito forte na Bahia."
कैंडोम्ब्ले
Transliteration: kaindomble
"कैंडोम्ब्ले ब्राजील में एक अफ्रीकी-आधारित धर्म है।"
康东布雷教
Transliteration: kāng dōng bù léi jiào
"康东布雷教是流行于巴西的一种非裔宗教。"
칸돔블레
Transliteration: kandombeulle
"칸돔블레는 브라질에서 행해지는 아프리카계 종교이다."
カンドンブレ
Transliteration: kandonbure
"カンドンブレはブラジルで見られるアフリカ系のアニミズム宗教です。"
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