witch doctor

Noun

A person in some societies, especially those societies with a primitive lifestyle, who attempts to cure illness and to exorcise evil spirits by the use of magic.

ریشه

From English 'witch' (a woman thought to have magic powers) and 'doctor' (a person with a medical degree). First used in the 18th century.

مثال

• The villagers called for the witch doctor to heal the sick child.
• He claimed to be a witch doctor with the ability to communicate with spirits.
• The witch doctor performed a ritual to cleanse the house of evil spirits.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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