angakok
|an-ga-kok|
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/ˈɑːŋɡəkɒk/
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/ˈæŋɡəkɒk/
Inuit shaman or spiritual leader
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angakok' originates from Greenlandic Inuit, specifically the word 'angakkuq', where 'angakkuq' meant 'shaman' or 'spiritual leader'.
Historical Evolution
'angakkuq' was adopted into English as 'angakok', retaining its original meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'shaman' or 'spiritual leader' among the Inuit, and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/06 11:06