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Noun: shaman  shaa-mun or shey-mun
  1. In societies practising shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination
    - priest-doctor

Derived forms: shamans

See also: shamanize

Type of: non-Christian priest, priest

Encyclopedia: Shaman

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