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

Rhymes with SHAMAN

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

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