HyperDic: priest-doctor

English > 1 sense of the word priest-doctor:
NOUNperson priest-doctor, shamanin societies practicing shamanism
English > priest-doctor: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningIn societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination.
Synonymshaman
Narrowermedicine manA Native American shaman
Broaderpriest, non-Christian priestA person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion
Spanishchamán, curandera, curandero
Catalanxaman

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