SHAMAN

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

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Etymology

Noun

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.

Usage notes

• 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.

Synonyms

• (religious medium): priest-doctor, witch doctor

Anagrams

• Ashman, Hamans, Mahans, ashman

Source: Wiktionary

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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

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