Meaning
shaman
- A person regarded as having access to and influence in the world of good and evil spirits, especially among traditional peoples.
In a sentence
Lo sciamano eseguiva riti per invocare la guarigione dei malati.
The shaman performed rituals to invoke healing for the sick.
Gli antropologi studiano il ruolo dello sciamano nella comunità indigena.
Anthropologists study the role of the shaman in the indigenous community.
Quello sciamano è famoso per la sua profonda conoscenza delle erbe.
That shaman is famous for his deep knowledge of herbs.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sciamano | masculine · singular |
| sciamani | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Takes masculine articles: 'lo sciamano', 'gli sciamani'.
- Do not confuse with the verb form 'sciamano' (they swarm), from 'sciamare'.