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shaman

noun

1 shaman

In societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination.

synonym: priest-doctor.

Roget 662: remedy, help, cure, redress; medicine, medicament; diagnosis, medical examination; medical treatment; surgery; preventive medicine.    [medical devices] clinical thermometer, ... show more

Dutch: sjamaan
Polish: szaman

Roget 994: sorcerer, magician; thaumaturgist, theurgist; conjuror, necromancer, seer, wizard, witch; hoodoo, voodoo; fairy etc. ... show more


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