noun
- Plural of curandero; healers or folk doctors, especially in Spanish-speaking communities, who practice traditional or alternative medicine.
Usage: Spanish loanword; Often refers to practitioners of traditional healing in Latin American or Hispanic cultures; May practice herbal medicine, spiritual healing, or other non-conventional treatments
Examples
- The village curanderos used medicinal plants passed down through generations.
- In rural areas, curanderos often serve as the primary healthcare providers.
- Some curanderos combine herbal remedies with spiritual practices.
- The anthropologist studied the methods of local curanderos.
- Curanderos in the region are respected for their knowledge of traditional healing.