Shaman (character class)
WordNet
noun
(1) In societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From , from Russian , from , itself possibly from Chinese sha men, 'Buddhist monk', from , from , from .
Noun
- A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds.
Usage notes
- The plural form is , not ; the etymologically-consistent plural form from the original Evenki is , but this form sees no use in English; the plural form is, however, universally accepted.