Mangubat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mangubat is a noun meaning A traditional Tausug folk doctor in the Philippines.
Meaning
A traditional Tausug folk doctor in the Philippines.
Example Sentences
More frequently, a mangubat, or folk medicine specialist, otherwise known as a quack doctor, will first attempt to cure the person through the use of folk religion, and special charms.
The position of the mangubat is not hereditary, in the sense that the son of a mangubat follows his father's profession. Anyone who desires can become a mangubat. Curing powers are obtained through training […]
Word Forms
- mangubats
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include babaylan, mganga, pawang, bomoh, barang, balian.
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