noun
- people who practice or believe in shamanism, a religious practice involving communication with spirits through ritual and trance
Usage: anthropology; religion
Examples
- The anthropologist studied the rituals of local shamanists in the Amazon.
- Many shamanists believe they can heal illness through spiritual intervention.
- The community’s shamanists performed ceremonies to ensure a good harvest.
- Traditional shamanists often use drums and chanting in their practices.
- Some modern shamanists blend ancient techniques with contemporary healing methods.
- The shamanists gathered herbs believed to have spiritual properties.