shaman
noun/ˈʃeɪmən/
Frequency rank: #10,426 most common English word
Meaning
A person believed to have access to the spirit world and who acts as an intermediary between humans and supernatural forces.
Example sentence
The tribal elder was known as shaman who could communicate with spirits on behalf of the community.
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