angakoks
|an-ga-koks|
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/ˈæŋ.ə.kɑks/
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/ˈæŋ.ə.kɒks/
(angakok)
Inuit shaman or spiritual leader
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angakok' originates from Greenlandic Inuit, specifically the word 'angakkuq', where it meant 'shaman' or 'spiritual healer'.
Historical Evolution
'angakkuq' was adopted into English as 'angakok', and its plural form became 'angakoks'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'shaman' or 'spiritual healer' in Inuit culture, and this meaning has remained the same in English usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/06 11:21