maraboutism

noun

mar·​a·​bout·​ism

-ü(t)ˌizəm,

-üˌti-

plural -s

sometimes capitalized

1

: the way of life of a Muslim holy man

2

: veneration of Muslim holy men : veneration of marabouts

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