"fetish priest" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fetish priests [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fetish priest (plural fetish priests)
  1. In West Africa, a mediator between the spirit and living worlds, usually performing rituals at a shrine.
    Sense id: en-fetish_priest-en-noun-Av44dxOK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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