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shaman Definition


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shaman
noun
    shamans
    1. Especially among certain N Asian and Native American peoples: a doctor-priest or medicine man or medicine woman using magic to cure illness, make contact with gods and spirits, predict the future, etc.
Etymology: 17c: Russian, from Tungus saman, probably ultimately from Sanskrit srama religious practice.



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