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shaman

/ʃəˈmɑːn/ noun · British & US
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What does shaman mean?

noun

A person, usually in a tribal society, who acts as a medium between the physical and spiritual worlds, often believed to possess supernatural powers.

Example

"The shaman performed a ritual to heal the sick member of the tribe."

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