"shaman" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈʃɑː.mən/ [US, UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-shaman.wav [UK], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-shaman2.wav [UK] Forms: shaman [singular], shaman or shamans [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|shaman|shaman|shamans}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A shaman is a holy person from shamanism. A shaman's job is to enter the spirit world and talk to spirits. Shaman usually do other things, like try to make sick people well, to see the future, or to bring good weather or good luck.
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