shaman- root words — words with the shaman- root

The root shaman- comes from Sanskrit saman, meaning ascetic, monk. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including shaman, shamans. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the shaman- root

Explore words with shaman- — words containing the shaman- root and sharing its sense of "ascetic, monk". Examples include shaman, shamans. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does shaman- mean?

The shaman- root means ascetic, monk, from Sanskrit saman. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.