The difference between Medicine man and Witch doctor

When used as nouns, medicine man means a native american shamanistic healer. the term is also used to refer to traditional healers of other indigenous peoples, whereas witch doctor means a person who is believed to ward off witchcraft and heal through magical powers.


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  1. Medicine man as a noun:

    A Native American shamanistic healer. The term is also used to refer to traditional healers of other indigenous peoples.

  1. Witch doctor as a noun:

    A person who is believed to ward off witchcraft and heal through magical powers; a shaman.

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