Complete Definition of "shaman"

English

Etymology
From Russian shaman, from Tungus Å¡aman.

Pronunciation
1: IPA|/����.m�n/
2: IPA|/��eɪ.m�n/
:*Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��m�n|-��m�n, Rhymes:English:-eɪm�n|-eɪm�n

Noun
en-noun

  1. A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds.

Translations
Finnish: shamaani
German: Schamane m
Korean: 무� (mudang)
Shuar: uwishín

Related terms
shamanism

See also
priest-doctor
witch doctor

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