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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 heal the sick.
Шаман провел ритуал, чтобы исцелить больного.
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.

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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