shaman

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Noun shaman has 1 sense

shaman, priest-doctor - in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination
--₁ is a kind of priest, non-Christian priest
--₁ has particulars: medicine man
Derived form: verb shamanize₁

Definitions from the Web

Term: Shaman

Definition:

A shaman is a person who is believed to possess the ability to contact and influence the spirit world, typically through rituals and ceremonies.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: Amelia is known as the village shaman, guiding the community in spiritual matters.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Popular: A shaman as a spiritual healer or medium.

Example Sentence:

The shaman used various herbs and chants to heal the sick.

Sense 2:

Local: A shaman as a tribal spiritual leader or religious practitioner.

Example Sentence:

In the indigenous tribe, the shaman serves as a mediator between the human and spirit realms.

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