What is the meaning of the word "obeah"?

Definitions:

  1. A system of spiritual and healing practices originating from West African traditions, brought to the Caribbean during the transatlantic slave trade. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Many believed the healer used Obeah to cure illnesses and ward off evil spirits. copy to clipboard
  2. Often associated with folk magic, witchcraft, and sorcery, and is used to address personal, social, and spiritual issues. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The elders of the tribe held a ceremony to rid the community of the malevolent Obeah spirit. copy to clipboard

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