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techno-shaman, n. orig. U.S. Brit. |ˈtɛknəʊˌʃɑːmən|, |ˈtɛknəʊˌʃamən|, |ˈtɛknəʊˌʃeɪmən|, U.S. |ˈtɛknoʊˌʃɑmən|, |ˈtɛknoʊˌʃeɪmən| Plural -s, techno-shamen Forms: also with capital initial in the second element. [‹ techno- comb. form + shaman n. Compare techno-shamanism n.] An advocate of, believer in, or practitioner of techno-shamanism; a person who combines mystical or shamanic beliefs with use of or expertise in technology.
1989EastWest June 42 (heading) Path to Power. An East West interview with a modern, urban, techno-shaman. 1992Re: Teddybears & Others in soc.singles (Usenet newsgroup) 11 May Thomas—resident technoshaman. 1996Los Angeles Times (Nexis) 27 June f2 A decoration for..‘a modern techno-shaman.’ 2000P. Knight Conspiracy Culture vi. 214 Techno-shamans of the Internet have wondered if something entirely new..will suddenly emerge from the continual entanglement of computer systems on a world-wide scale. |