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shamanism

noun

An animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans

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Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
M
Contains
HA
Scrabble score
16

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Pronunciation

ˈʃeɪmənɪzəm

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noun

  1. An animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans

noun

  1. Any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes)

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