santería

English

noun
Definitions
  • An Afro-Cuban religion, somewhat similar to voodoo, based upon Yoruba deities and Roman Catholic saints.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian santería (saintishness, saintery).

Origin

Spanish

santería

Gloss

saintishness, saintery

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