medicine man

• Guérisseur traditionnel ou chaman dans certaines cultures autochtones, censé posséder des pouvoirs spirituels pour soigner les maladies, communiquer avec les esprits et accomplir des rituels.

A traditional healer or shaman in certain indigenous cultures, believed to have spiritual powers to cure illness, communicate with spirits, and perform rituals.

1. Traditional healerB2formal

   A person in indigenous or tribal societies who is believed to have the power to heal the sick, communicate with spirits, and perform rituals.

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   • The medicine man performed a healing ceremony for the sick child.
   • In many cultures, the medicine man is a respected spiritual leader.
   • The tribe consulted the medicine man before making important decisions.