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
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The only people believed capable of negotiating with the possessing winds, of restoring balance, are shamans of African descent.
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Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
When a 9,000 year-old grave of a shaman was discovered in 1930s Germany, the discovery was quickly politicized to support Nazi propaganda.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
The retreats are usually led by facilitators, shamans or therapists.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The agency also arranged spiritual support from an allied shaman, allowing the women to feel safe bringing new life into the world after decades of fear and loss.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
When a 9,000 year-old grave of a shaman was discovered in 1930s Germany, the discovery was quickly politicized to support Nazi propaganda.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
The retreats are usually led by facilitators, shamans or therapists.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The agency also arranged spiritual support from an allied shaman, allowing the women to feel safe bringing new life into the world after decades of fear and loss.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Shaman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shaman. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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