"obiism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: obi + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|obi|ism}} obi + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} obiism (uncountable)
  1. Belief in, or the practice of, the obeah superstitions and rites. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: obeahism
    Sense id: en-obiism-en-noun-C0Pplb1J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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