medicine men

Definition of medicine mennext
plural of medicine man
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Noun
  • The only people believed capable of negotiating with the possessing winds, of restoring balance, are shamans of African descent.
    Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The retreats are usually led by facilitators, shamans or therapists.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Indeed, the sequel to the fan-favorite 1998 film, in which Bullock and Kidman play sister sorcerers, will hit theaters this September.
    Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
  • An odder explanation involves sorcerers (koldunï-arbui) and sacrifices.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Medicine men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicine%20men. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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