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shamen

UK/ˈʃeɪmɛn/

shamen is the plural of shaman.

Meaning of shaman

Noun

shaman (plural shamans or (hypercorrect) shamen)

  1. A traditional faith healer.
    Synonyms:
    witch doctor
  2. A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds; sometimes also a healer.
    • Near-synonyms: medicine man, medicine woman, priest-doctor, witch doctor

Questions about shamen

What is shamen the plural of?
Shamen is the plural of shaman.
How do you pronounce shamen?
Shamen is pronounced /ˈʃeɪmɛn/ (UK).

Words near shamen in the dictionary

  1. shamelesse
  2. shamelessly
  3. shamelessness
  4. shamelessnesses
  5. shamelike
  6. shamen
  7. shameplant
  8. shameplants
  9. shameproof
  10. shamer
  11. shamers

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