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Meaning of shaman
A shaman is a person who is believed to have the power to heal and communicate with spirits.
Etymology of shaman
The word "shaman" comes from the Tungus language of Siberia, in which it is written as "šaman", and is derived from the Chinese word "sha men", meaning "Buddhist monk" or "Taoist priest".
The term was first used in English in the 17th century to describe the spiritual practitioners of Siberia and other parts of Asia.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the spirit world, and who uses this to guide or heal others.
- * A person who acts as an intermediary between the natural and spiritual worlds.
Usage Examples
- The shaman performed a ritual to heal the sick member of the tribe.
- * In many indigenous cultures, the shaman is believed to have the power to communicate with animals and spirits.
Antonyms
skeptic
atheist
agnostic
unbeliever
nonbeliever
doubter
cynic
pessimist
fatalist
nihilist
materialist
physicalist
reductionist
scientist
rationalist
empiricist
secularist
humanist
pragmatist