shamanism
What is another word for shamanism? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A set of traditional beliefs and practices built around contacting the spirit world.
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How to use shamanism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
practise shamanism
forms of shamanism
shamanism and healing
traditional shamanism
It is a neutral, academic-sounding term rather than an everyday one.
Etymology
The word is built from shaman with the suffix -ism, which turns a noun into the name of a belief system or practice.
Full origin of shamanism →Frequently asked questions
What is shamanism?
It is a name for the various traditional beliefs and practices used to communicate with the spirit world.
Is shamanism a single religion?
No, it covers a range of different traditions found in separate cultures, not one organised faith.
Who practises shamanism?
A shaman is the figure within these traditions said to act as a go-between with the spirit world.
