medicine man

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Definition of medicine man

: a person especially among American Indian groups who is believed to possess supernatural powers that can heal illnesses and keep away evil spirits : shaman

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From time to time the medicine men come to their clients and jab magically treated needles into their flesh. — Gabriel Winant, The New Republic, "Barbara Ehrenreich’s radical critique of wellness and self-improvement," 23 May 2018 Andy tries to save Aunt Bee and her friends from a charming traveling medicine man whose elixir turns out to be 85% alcohol. — Southern Living, "Life Lessons We Learned from Aunt Bee," 3 Feb. 2017

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medicine man

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English Language Learners Definition of medicine man

: a person in Native American cultures who is believed to have magic powers that can cure illnesses and keep away evil spirits

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medicine man

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: a person especially among American Indian groups believed to have magic powers to cure illnesses and keep away evil spirits

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