Meaning of orpeko | Babel Free

Definitions

A form of spirit possession or spiritual sickness among Maasai people, especially women.

Africa, East, uncountable

Examples

“It turned out that the only sure-fire permanent cure for orpeko was Christian baptism.”

“Orpeko is vividly perceived by Maasai men and women as an outside force that has entered and disrupted their lives.”

“Others, such as orpeko among the Maasai people of Tanzania, are relatively recent phenomena that originated with foreign contacts.”

CEFR level