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shamanism

/ˈʃæmənɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does shamanism mean?

noun

A belief system in which shamans communicate with spirits to heal, divine, and mediate between the physical and spiritual worlds.

Example

"The indigenous community's shamanism played a crucial role in their traditional medicine and spiritual practices."

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