Shamanism and Shaman

Shamanism noun - An animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans.

Shaman and shamanism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shaman" instead a noun "Shamanism".

Shaman noun - In societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination.

Shamanism and shaman are semantically related. You can use "Shamanism" instead a noun "Shaman".