Definition of Shamanism in English :

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Shamanism meaning in English

Meaning of Shamanism in English

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Shamanism pronunciation in English

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Shamanism

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Noun

1. shamanism

any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes)

2. asian shamanism, shamanism

an animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans

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Shamanism

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noun
1. 
the religion of certain peoples of northern Asia, based on the belief that the world is pervaded by good and evil spirits who can be influenced or controlled only by the shamans
2. 
any similar religion involving forms of spiritualism

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Shamanism

see synonyms of shamanism
noun
the religion of certain peoples, esp. some indigenous to N Asia, based on a belief in good and evil spirits who can be influenced only by the shamans

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Shamanism

see synonyms of shamanism
n.
1. The animistic religion of certain peoples of northern Asia in which mediation between the visible and spirit worlds is effected by shamans.
2. A similar religion or set of beliefs, especially among certain Native American peoples.

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