Hoodooism

[ hoo-doo-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. the practice of or belief in Hoodoo.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hoodooism¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; Hoodoo + -ism

Example Sentences

One would believe that in enlightened America the Roman Church could not wield such an idolatrous influence over her followers, but when you stop to think that the children of Catholic parents are brought up from infancy to believe all of this "hoodooism," it is not strange that they fall into these idolatrous practices.

From Project Gutenberg

There was much talk of "hoodooism" and anyone ill for a long time without getting relief from herb medicines was thought to be "fixed" or suffering from some sin that his father had committed.

From Project Gutenberg

At all times, and in all quarters of the earth, manifestations of it have not been wanting; and in Africa it has for centuries existed as a so-called religious cult, to which in this country the name of Hoodooism or Voodooism has been applied.

From Project Gutenberg