priest-doctor

Definitions of priest-doctor
  1. noun
    in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination
    synonyms: shaman
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    types:
    medicine man
    a Native American shaman
    rainmaker
    American Indian medicine man who attempt to make it rain
    type of:
    non-Christian priest, priest
    a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion
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