shamanism meaning
UK US /ˈʃeɪmənɪzəm/ 4 syllables
shamanism (noun): any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes).
shamanism has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
shamanism as a noun
- any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes)
Type of: religion
Related forms: shamanistic
- an animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans
Synonyms: Asian shamanism
Type of: religion
Related forms: shamanistic
How to pronounce shamanism
shamanism is pronounced /ˈʃeɪmənɪzəm/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in SM · 9-letter words
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