shaman
nounHow many syllables in shaman?
There are 2 syllables in the word shaman.How to pronounce shaman:
Definition of shaman:
- shaman (noun):
- a medicine man or witch doctor of a similar religion
- a priest or priestess who uses magic for the purpose of curing the sick, divining the hidden, and controlling events
- in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination.
Synonyms for shaman:
charmer
conjurer
conjuror
diviner
enchanter
enchantress
hag
healer
mage
magian
magician
magus
medicine man
medicine woman
necromancer
occultist
priest
priest-doctor
prophet
shamanist
sorcerer
sorceress
spirit-raiser
voodoo
voodooist
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Antonyms for shaman:
amateur
rookie
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