necromancer
5 synonyms for necromancer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who practices necromancy: supposedly communicating with or raising the dead through magic.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use necromancer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
evil necromancer
necromancer's spellbook
Etymology
Formed from "necromancy" (from Greek nekros "corpse" + manteia "divination") plus the agent suffix -er.
Full origin of necromancer →Frequently asked questions
What does “necromancer” mean?
The word “necromancer” means someone who practices necromancy: supposedly communicating with or raising the dead through magic. In plain terms, a sorcerer who deals with the dead, common in fantasy fiction and games.
How do you pronounce “necromancer”?
“Necromancer” is pronounced NEHK-ruh-man-suh (/ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “necromancer” in a sentence?
Here is “necromancer” used in a sentence: “In the novel, the necromancer summons an army of skeletons.”
What part of speech is “necromancer”?
“Necromancer” is a noun.
Where does the word “necromancer” come from?
The word “necromancer” comes from Greek. Formed from "necromancy" (from Greek nekros "corpse" + manteia "divination") plus the agent suffix -er.
