무속인
Korean
Etymology
Sino-Korean word from 巫俗人
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ˈmuːsʰo̞ɡin]
- Phonetic hangeul: [무ː소긴]
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Noun
무속인 • (musogin) (hanja 巫俗人)
- A shaman; a priest of Korean shamanism, the indigenous religion of the country
Usage notes
무속인 (musogin) is used in formal or public situations, such as in academia or television broadcasts. It is not current in conversation, where 무당 (巫堂, mudang) is most common, nor in direct address to a shaman.
Synonyms
- 무당 (巫堂, mudang)
- 만신 (萬神, mansin)
- 단골 (dan-gol)
- 심방 (simbang)