Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sangoma
noun
sahn-goh-mah
Definition
A sangoma is a traditional healer or diviner in Southern Africa who is believed to have the power to communicate with ancestors and spirits.
Examples
- She consulted the sangoma for advice about her future.
- The sangoma performed a cleansing ritual to remove negative energies.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to a practitioner within certain African communities who provides healing, guidance, and spiritual insight, often through rituals and herbal medicine.
Synonyms
- Healer
- Diviner
- Shaman
- Traditional healer
