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DEFINITIONS OF: priest-doctor

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n in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination

Synonyms:
shaman
Types:
medicine man
a Native American shaman
rainmaker
American Indian medicine man who attempt to make it rain
Type of:
non-Christian priest, priest
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion
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