necromancer

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun one who practices magic or sorcery
  2. noun one who practices divination by conjuring up the dead

Etymology

An alteration of nigromancer after necromancy, equivalent to necromancy + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

sorcerer, magician, wizard, thaumaturge, thaumaturgist

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