shaman, priest-doctor
(noun) in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination
Source: WordNet® 3.1
shaman (plural shamans)
A traditional (prescientific) faith healer.
A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds.
• The plural form is shamans, not shamen; the etymologically-consistent plural form from the original Evenki is shamasal, but this form sees no use in English; the plural form shamans is, however, universally accepted.
• (religious medium): priest-doctor, witch doctor
• Ashman, Hamans, Mahans, ashman
Source: Wiktionary
Sha"man, n. Etym: [From the native name.]
Definition: A priest of Shamanism; a wizard among the Shamanists.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
8 May 2025
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