shaman
noun
sha·man ˈshä-mən 
ˈshā-,
also shə-ˈmän
plural shamans
1
: a priest or priestess who uses magic for the purpose of curing the sick, divining the hidden, and controlling events
2
: one who resembles a shaman
especially : high priest sense 3
shamanic
shə-ˈma-nik
adjective -ˈmä-
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Convoy trucking across the U.S. and interviewed Jake Angeli, better known as the QAnon shaman who is serving a 41-month prison sentence for participating in the January 6 Capitol riot. 
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 Guests can practice yoga and meditation at an on-site yoga tepee and deck built on a spiritual vortex once identified by a shaman. Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 13 Apr. 2019 Seohyun plays the character Seul-bi in Jinxed at First, the Korean fantasy romance about a powerful female shaman and her pure-hearted fish-shop-owning prince, played by Na In-woo. Joan Macdonald, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Clad in hat, shades and poncho like some ‘70s shaman, Wooten coaxed future-vintage sounds from an array of keyboards, atop a riser at the back of the stage. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 16 May 2022 Scott Speedman makes the most of a brief but crucial appearance as an unlikely shaman late in the proceedings. Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 In this case, Reggie is the shaman, his children are the disciples, and the cave is whatever realm is on the other side of the White Buffalo Suite. Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 22 June 2022 In January, the hotel debuted its Happiness Program, which uses an on-property shaman, centuries-old Mayan traditions, and energetic cleansings to help guests achieve lasting contentment. Kelley Manley, ELLE, 14 June 2022 Princess Märtha Louise of Norway, fourth in line to the Norwegian throne, announced her engagement to American shaman Durek Verrett on Instagram. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 7 June 2022 See More
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 Guests can practice yoga and meditation at an on-site yoga tepee and deck built on a spiritual vortex once identified by a shaman. Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 13 Apr. 2019 Seohyun plays the character Seul-bi in Jinxed at First, the Korean fantasy romance about a powerful female shaman and her pure-hearted fish-shop-owning prince, played by Na In-woo. Joan Macdonald, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Clad in hat, shades and poncho like some ‘70s shaman, Wooten coaxed future-vintage sounds from an array of keyboards, atop a riser at the back of the stage. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 16 May 2022 Scott Speedman makes the most of a brief but crucial appearance as an unlikely shaman late in the proceedings. Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 In this case, Reggie is the shaman, his children are the disciples, and the cave is whatever realm is on the other side of the White Buffalo Suite. Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 22 June 2022 In January, the hotel debuted its Happiness Program, which uses an on-property shaman, centuries-old Mayan traditions, and energetic cleansings to help guests achieve lasting contentment. Kelley Manley, ELLE, 14 June 2022 Princess Märtha Louise of Norway, fourth in line to the Norwegian throne, announced her engagement to American shaman Durek Verrett on Instagram. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 7 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
ultimately from Evenki (Tungusic language of Siberia) šamān
First Known Use
1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1
shamans
noun
as in witches
someone who is believed in some cultures to be able to use magic to cure people who are sick, to control future events, etc. went to the shaman for a remedy Synonyms & Similar Words
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