shaman

sha·man

noun \ˈshä-mən, ˈshā- also shə-ˈmän\

plural shamans

Definition of SHAMAN

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 3

— sha·man·ic \shə-ˈma-nik, -ˈmä-\ adjective

Origin of SHAMAN

ultimately from Evenki (Tungusic language of Siberia) šamān

First Known Use: 1698

Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms

Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra

Rhymes with SHAMAN

bayman, caiman, Damon, drayman, flamen, Haman, layman, stamen