shamanists

Definition of shamanistsnext
plural of shamanist

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Noun
  • The retreats are usually led by facilitators, shamans or therapists.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Carved from whale bones, reindeer antlers and walrus tusks, these fierce talismans are vengeful spirits traditionally created by shamans to destroy enemies.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • An odder explanation involves sorcerers (koldunï-arbui) and sacrifices.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The land of sorcerers, dragons and savagery played out across eight gripping series, drawing millions of viewers into the fictional worlds of Westeros, Essos, and beyond.
    Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Shamanists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shamanists. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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