chaman

Definitions of chaman
  1. noun
    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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    types:
    sorcier
    a Native American shaman
    type of:
    prêtre
    a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion
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