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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.”

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A traditional healer and spiritual leader in Mapuche culture, found in Chile and Argentina.
"The community turned to the machi for healing ceremonies and guidance."

How to use machi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA traditional Mapuche healer and religious figure, similar in role to a shaman.

Word forms

machis plural, Machis plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Mapudungun maci.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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