shamanism

/ʃɑmə,nɪzəm/ noun
9 letters3 syllables16 points in Scrabble®18 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
NOUN
1

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

2

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

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