English Explanatory Dictionary

santería

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An Afro-Cuban religion, somewhat similar to voodoo, based upon Yoruba deities and Roman Catholic saints.
noun
  1. Alternative form of santería.

Word forms

santería santeria

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish santería (“saintishness, saintery”).

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