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shamanism

sha·man·ism [ shmə nìzzəm, sháymə nìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. spiritualist religion of Asia: a religion of northern Asia, in which shamans are believed to be able to intercede between humanity and powerful good and evil spirits

2. animistic belief system: an animistic belief system involving shamans

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