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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSchamane
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sha-ma-ne
"Der Schamane heilte die Kranken mit seinen Ritualen."
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A person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits, typically involving rituals and healing practices.
"The shaman performed a ritual to heal the sick members of the tribe." - 2
A practitioner of shamanism, often serving as a mediator between the human and spirit worlds.
"In many cultures, the shaman is considered a vital part of the community's spiritual life."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Evenki (Tungusic) word 'šaman', meaning 'one who knows', entering European languages via Russian in the 17th century through accounts of Siberian tribal practices. Over time, the term generalized from specific Siberian and Central Asian spiritual practitioners to describe similar traditional healers and mediums across global indigenous cultures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Shaman" is said worldwide
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chaman
Transliteration: sha-man
"Le chaman a conduit une cérémonie pour apaiser les esprits."
Schamane
Transliteration: sha-ma-ne
"Der Schamane heilte die Kranken mit seinen Ritualen."
sciamano
Transliteration: sha-ma-no
"Lo sciamano ha guidato il gruppo in una cerimonia spirituale."
chamán
Transliteration: cha-man
"El chamán realizó un ritual para sanar a los miembros de la comunidad."
xamã
Transliteration: sha-ma
"O xamã fez uma cerimônia para invocar os espíritos."
शामान
Transliteration: shaamaan
"शामान ने बीमारों के लिए एक अनुष्ठान किया।"
萨满
Transliteration: sà mǎn
"萨满为部落的成员进行了一次治愈仪式。"
샤먼
Transliteration: syameon
"샤먼은 부족의 아픈 사람들을 위해 의식을 치렀다."
シャーマン
Transliteration: shaaman
"シャーマンは部族のために儀式を行った。"
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