priest-doctor

priest·doc·tor

uncommon

noun

1.

in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination

Synonyms

shaman

Related words

Word family

shamanize

Broader terms

priest

Narrower terms

medicine man

WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.

Grammar

noun
singular	priest-doctor
plural	priest-doctors

Nearby words

pride of California pride of place pride oneself prie-dieu priest priest-penitent privilege priest-ridden priestcraft priestess priesthood

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