curandera — meaning in English
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English meaning
- shaman noun A person believed to act as a go-between between the human and spirit worlds, often serving as a healer within their community.
Senses
curandera is used for these senses in English:
- shaman A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds; sometimes also a healer.
- witch doctor A person (often male) who is believed to ward off witchcraft and heal through magical powers; a shaman.