shamaness

/ˈʃeɪmənɛs/

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who practices shamanism, typically serving as a spiritual leader or healer in a local community.

“The village elder was respected as a shamaness for her ability to heal the sick and communicate with the spirits.”

Synonyms

  • medicine woman
  • shaman
  • spiritual healer

Antonyms

  • agnostic
  • atheist