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A magician, wizard, witch, or mage is someone who uses or practices magic derived from supernatural or occult sources. Magicians are common figures in works of fantasy, such as fantasy literature and role-playing games, and enjoy a rich history in mythology, legends, fiction, and folklore.
wizard noun BrE /ˈwɪzəd/ ; NAmE /ˈwɪzərd/
I. (in stories) a man with magic powers
There were rumours that Abbot was a wizard, practising magic and the black arts.
II. a person who is especially good at something
witch noun BrE /wɪtʃ/ ; NAmE /wɪtʃ/
I. a woman who is believed to have magic powers, especially to do evil things. In stories, she usually wears a black pointed hat and flies on a broomstick.
II. (disapproving) an ugly unpleasant old woman
sorcerer noun BrE /ˈsɔːsərə(r)/ ; NAmE /ˈsɔːrsərər/
(in stories) a man with magic powers, who is helped by evil spirits
He was suspected of misusing his magical powers as a sorcerer.
sage noun BrE /seɪdʒ/ ; NAmE /seɪdʒ/
I [uncountable] a plant with flat, light green leaves that have a strong smell and are used in cooking as a herb
duck with sage and onion stuffing
II [countable] (formal) a very wise person
The wise old sage nodded.
warlock noun BrE /ˈwɔːlɒk/ ; NAmE /ˈwɔːrlɑːk/
a man who is believed to have magic powers, especially evil ones
magician noun BrE /məˈdʒɪʃn/ ; NAmE /məˈdʒɪʃn/
I (in stories) a person who has magic powers
synonym sorcerer
‘Fly through the air, little mouse!’ cried the magician.
II a person who can do magic tricks
synonym conjuror
They had booked a magician for the children’s party.
conjuror noun (also conjurer) BrE /ˈkʌndʒərə(r)/ ; NAmE /ˈkʌndʒərər/
a person who performs conjuring tricks
It’s a mystery to me how the conjuror made that rabbit appear.
soothsayer noun BrE /ˈsuːθseɪə(r)/ ; NAmE /ˈsuːθseɪər/ (old use)
a person who is believed to be able to tell what will happen in the future
oracle noun BrE /ˈɒrəkl/ ; NAmE /ˈɔːrəkl/ [countable]
I (in ancient Greece) a place where people could go to ask the gods for advice or information about the future; the priest or priestess through whom the gods were thought to give their message
They consulted the oracle at Delphi.
See related entries: Religious places
II (in ancient Greece) the advice or information that the gods gave, which often had a hidden meaning
III [usually singular] a person or book that gives valuable advice or information
My sister's the oracle on investment matters.
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