shamanism

/ˈʃɑːməˌnɪzəm/
noun
  1. A traditional religious practice in which a shaman (a person believed to have special powers) communicates with the spirit world to heal, guide, or help the community.
    • Shamanism is still practiced by some indigenous groups in Siberia.
    • The anthropologist spent years studying shamanism in the Amazon rainforest.
    • Many people are curious about shamanism and its healing rituals.
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