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sha·man·ism
 shamanism
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- pronunciation:
- sha
m
nih
zm
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sheI
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nih
zm
[or]
shae
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nih
zm
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a religion native to northern Asia based on a belief in supernatural spirits that can be contacted by shamans.
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| definition 2: |
any similar religion, such as that practiced by certain American Indians.
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| related words: |
magic |
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| derivations: |
shamanist (adj.), shamanistic (adj.), shamanist (n.) |
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