angekok
|an-ge-kok|
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/ˈænɡɪkɒk/
Inuit shaman or healer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angekok' originates from Greenlandic Inuit, specifically the word 'angakkuq', where 'angakkuq' meant 'shaman' or 'spiritual healer'.
Historical Evolution
'angakkuq' was adopted into English as 'angekok', referring to the same role among the Inuit people.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'shaman' or 'spiritual healer', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/06 15:36