noun
- plural of shaman; people who act as intermediaries between the natural and spiritual worlds, using magic to cure illness, foretell the future, control spiritual forces, etc.
Usage: anthropology; religion
Examples
- The village shamans performed healing rituals for the sick.
- Ancient shamans were believed to communicate with spirits.
- Many cultures have traditions of shamans guiding their communities.
- The shamans used herbs and chanting in their ceremonies.
- Anthropologists study the role of shamans in indigenous societies.
- Local shamans were consulted before important decisions were made.