machi
Machi (noun) means a traditional healer and spiritual leader in Mapuche culture, found in Chile and Argentina. Example: “The community turned to the machi for healing ceremonies and guidance.”
How to use machi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional Mapuche healer and religious figure, similar in role to a shaman.
Word forms
machis plural, Machis plural
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The community turned to the _____ for healing ceremonies and guidance.
Etymology
Borrowed from Mapudungun maci.
Synonyms
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What does “machi” mean?
The word “machi” means a traditional healer and spiritual leader in Mapuche culture, found in Chile and Argentina. In plain terms, a traditional Mapuche healer and religious figure, similar in role to a shaman.
How do you use “machi” in a sentence?
Here is “machi” used in a sentence: “The community turned to the machi for healing ceremonies and guidance.”
What part of speech is “machi”?
“Machi” is a noun.
What is the meaning of machi?
"machi" (noun) means a traditional healer and spiritual leader in Mapuche culture, found in Chile and Argentina.