Shamanism
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
an animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans
Framework senses
- §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)
- §1 · legacy_primary
- an animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamansDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column