noita

Etymology 1
From, from. Cognates include 🇨🇬 and 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1) witch, someone with (perceived) supernatural powers

Usage notes
Originally a neutral or even a positive word, the word acquired a generally negative connotation as a result of introduction of Christianity (due to its pagan connotations). The word is not necessarily negative, however.

Declension
or (archaic)

Etymology 1
From. Cognates include 🇨🇬 and 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1) shaman, wizard, witch

Usage notes

 * Noijat could be both good (shamans or wizards, who helped the community) or bad (witches or sorcerers, who used their magic for evil). Villagepeople would traditionally often come to good noijat with gifts in order to be healed rather than resorting to medicine.

Etymology 1
From. Cognates include 🇨🇬 and 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1)  witch, shaman