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1. (n.) shaman
(esp. among certain tribal peoples) a person who acts as intermediary between the natural and supernatural worlds, using magic to cure illness, foretell the future, control spiritual forces, etc.
Etymology: (1690–1700; < G Schamane < Russ shamán, prob. < Evenki &shacek;amān, samān)
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1. (noun) shaman, priest-doctor
in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination
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1. (noun) shaman
a priest of Shamanism; a wizard among the Shamanists
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