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Word: Shaman
Speech Type: Noun
late 17th century: from German Schamane and Russian shaman, from Tungus šaman
ˈʃɑːmən
ˈʃeɪmən
a person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits, especially among some peoples of northern Asia and North America. Typically such people enter a trance state during a ritual, and practise divination and healing.
Short Definition:person regarded as having access to, and influence in, world of good and evil spirits
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