1. A shaman or medicine man among Inuit and other Arctic peoples, believed to have spiritual powers and to communicate with the spirit world.
Usage: Also spelled angakkuq or angakkuq.; Anthropological and ethnographic term.; From Inuit languages.

Examples

• The angakok performed rituals to ensure a successful hunt.
• In traditional Inuit culture, the angakok served as both healer and spiritual guide.
• The angakok was consulted for guidance during times of illness and hardship.
• Anthropologists have documented the role of the angakok in Arctic communities.
• The angakok's knowledge of medicinal plants was passed down through generations.