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san·go·ma
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sangomanoun
a traditional Zulu healer and respected elder
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sangomanoun
A witch doctor, traditional herbalist, or traditional healer.
Etymology: From isangoma.
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sangoma
A sangoma is a traditional healer or shaman in Southern African cultures, particularly in South Africa and Zimbabwe. They perform spiritual healing, divination, ancestral communion, and herbal medicine, playing a crucial role in the physical, spiritual, and mental health of their communities. Their role and practice are recognized and integrated into the healthcare system of these countries.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sangoma in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sangoma in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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