shaman
//ˈʃɑː.mən//
Noun
shamanSingular
shamansPlural
1
A person regarded as having access to the world of spirits, typically entering a trance state during rituals to practice divination and healing.
The shaman entered a trance to communicate with the spirits and heal the sick villager.
2
A spiritual leader or healer in certain indigenous cultures who acts as an intermediary between the natural and supernatural worlds.
The shaman performed a healing ritual to cure the sick villager.