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shamanism: Meaning and Definition of
sha•man•ism
Pronunciation: (shä'mu-niz"um, shā'-, sham'u-), [key] — n.
- the animistic religion of northern Asia, embracing a belief in powerful spirits that can be influenced only by shamans.
- any similar religion.
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