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shaman

UK
/ˈʃeɪ.mən/
US
/ˈʃɑː.mən/

Translations

shamannoun
shamans
pl
UK
/ˈʃeɪ.mən/
US
/ˈʃɑː.mən/
The shaman performed a ritual to communicate with the spirits and seek guidance for the tribe.
Le chaman a accompli un rituel pour communiquer avec les esprits et demander conseil pour la tribu.
Additional translations
chamaneForme féminine usuelle dans l’usage moderne.
Synonyms
medicine man
sorcerer
witch doctor
spiritual healer
priest
mystic
seer
shamanadjective
UK
/ˈʃɑː.mən/
US
/ˈʃeɪ.mən/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g., 'shaman drums'; functions as a relational adjective.
The museum displayed shaman masks and other ritual objects.
Le musée présentait des masques chamaniques et d’autres objets rituels.

Definitions

shamannoun
A person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits, especially among certain indigenous peoples. Typically, such a person enters a trance state during a ritual, and practices divination and healing.
The shaman performed a ritual to communicate with the spirits and seek guidance for the tribe.
shamanadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a shaman or shamanism.
The museum displayed shaman masks and other ritual objects.
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