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词汇 Santeria
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Definition of Santeria in English:

Santeria

nounˌsantɛˈriːəˌsan(t)əˈrēə
mass noun
  • A pantheistic Afro-Cuban religious cult developed from the beliefs and customs of the Yoruba people and incorporating some elements of the Catholic religion.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • What's the difference between voodoo, hoodoo, santeria, and candomble?
    • Many of those who call themselves Catholics are also adherents of an Afro-Cuban religious tradition known as santeria.
    • If its guarding your aura, my first impression is something of the voodoo / santeria nature, as one on these paths has a spirit that ‘owns’ one's head, and can be known to be quite protective of it.
    • Bored by the slogans and hard labor, she eventually is drawn to the African-Cuban religion santeria, giving her some spiritual peace before her death.
    • A dabbler in santeria and a believer in omens (aguero means portent or augury), Constancia's favorite radio show is La Hora de los Milagros, ‘The Hour of Miracles.’
    • I've tried to find answers in many fields, i.e. Buddhism, santeria, Christianity, but these avenues were not providing the answers that I needed but rather worsening my severe confusion.
    • She also took Spanish lessons so she could talk to people and have a greater understanding of santeria and the African origins of Cuban culture.
    • And speaking of voodoo and santeria, it'll be a good idea to also cover the drumming used.
    • She also taught him about santeria, Cuba's African-derived religion that has outlasted any political regime.
    • Pure West African rhythms can still be heard in the drum-driven ceremonies of voodoo and santeria throughout the Caribbean and South America.

Origin

Spanish, literally 'holiness'.

Definition of Santeria in US English:

Santeria

(also Santería)
nounˌsan(t)əˈrēə
  • A pantheistic Afro-Cuban religious cult developed from the beliefs and customs of the Yoruba people and incorporating some elements of the Catholic religion.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • And speaking of voodoo and santeria, it'll be a good idea to also cover the drumming used.
    • Pure West African rhythms can still be heard in the drum-driven ceremonies of voodoo and santeria throughout the Caribbean and South America.
    • If its guarding your aura, my first impression is something of the voodoo / santeria nature, as one on these paths has a spirit that ‘owns’ one's head, and can be known to be quite protective of it.
    • A dabbler in santeria and a believer in omens (aguero means portent or augury), Constancia's favorite radio show is La Hora de los Milagros, ‘The Hour of Miracles.’
    • Many of those who call themselves Catholics are also adherents of an Afro-Cuban religious tradition known as santeria.
    • She also took Spanish lessons so she could talk to people and have a greater understanding of santeria and the African origins of Cuban culture.
    • I've tried to find answers in many fields, i.e. Buddhism, santeria, Christianity, but these avenues were not providing the answers that I needed but rather worsening my severe confusion.
    • She also taught him about santeria, Cuba's African-derived religion that has outlasted any political regime.
    • What's the difference between voodoo, hoodoo, santeria, and candomble?
    • Bored by the slogans and hard labor, she eventually is drawn to the African-Cuban religion santeria, giving her some spiritual peace before her death.

Origin

Spanish, literally ‘holiness’.

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