shaman in Malay
pawang
/ˈʃɑːmən/US/ˈʃɑːmən/
shaman in Malay: pawang. In English, shaman means a traditional faith healer.
Malay words for shaman
- spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds
- pawang
English meaning of shaman
- noun A traditional faith healer.
- noun A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds; sometimes also a healer.
shaman in a sentence
- Near-synonyms: medicine man, medicine woman, priest-doctor, witch doctor
Synonyms of shaman
shaman in other languages
Questions about shaman in Malay
- What is the meaning of shaman in Malay?
- Shaman in Malay is pawang.
- Apakah maksud shaman dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Shaman: pawang.
- What does shaman mean in English?
- Shaman means a traditional faith healer.
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