obeah

Meanings

• noun

  A system of magic and healing practiced primarily in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean.

  - "Obeah is a complex and mysterious practice that has been a part of Caribbean culture for centuries."
  - "The obeah man used herbs and spells to heal the sick villager."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈəʊbɪə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95143767"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obeah
beah , teah

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Variants

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obeah , obeahs , obi , obis

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Etymology

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Originating from the West African Yoruba religion, the term obeah is believed to have been corrupted from the word obi or obi-ani, meaning 'deity' or 'god' in the Yoruba language.

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Trivia

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1. Obeah was outlawed in Jamaica until the late 20th century.

2. The term obeah is also used colloquially to refer to any kind of magic or witchcraft in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean.

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Related Concepts

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1. Voodoo: Obeah shares many similarities with Voodoo, another African-derived spiritual practice that is widely practiced in the Caribbean and other parts of the world.

2. Santeria: Obeah also has connections to Santeria, another African-derived religion that is popular in Cuba and other parts of the Caribbean.

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Culture

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Obeah is deeply rooted in the cultural and historical fabric of the Caribbean, particularly in Jamaica. It is often associated with spirituality, healing, and protection. Obeah practitioners, or obeah men and women, are believed to possess special powers and are consulted for various reasons, including healing, divination, and protection from harm.

How to Memorize "obeah"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a traditional obeah ceremony taking place in a dimly lit room, filled with the scent of herbs and the sound of drums and chanting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word obeah with healing, spirituality, and the Caribbean.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that obeah starts with the same letters as 'obtain', which can help you remember that obeah is a practice that seeks to obtain spiritual power and knowledge.

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