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Definition of shaman

shaman

/ˈʃɑː.mən/
sha · man
Adverb:shamanically
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Plural:shamans
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Adjective:shamanic
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• noun

1

A spiritual practitioner, healer, or ritual specialist in certain indigenous cultures (originally of northern Asia and Siberia) who is believed to enter altered states of consciousness to communicate with the spirit world, heal the sick, and guide souls.

Example

"The village shaman performed a traditional drumming ceremony to seek guidance for the upcoming harvest."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century via German Schamane and Russian šamán from Evenki samān, meaning 'spiritual practitioner', referring originally to indigenous healers and ritual specialists of Siberia.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shaman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shaman
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