noun

beastmaster

Beastmaster (noun) means In games and fiction, a character who commands, tames, or draws power from wild creatures. Example: “She chose the beastmaster class so her wolf companion could fight alongside her.”

noun

In games and fiction, a character who commands, tames, or draws power from wild creatures.

"She chose the beastmaster class so her wolf companion could fight alongside her."

How to use beastmaster

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA fantasy or gaming term for someone who controls animals or monsters.

Word forms

beastmasters plural

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Etymology

From beast + master, popularised by fantasy games and the 1982 film of the same name.

· First attested 1982

Class of 1982 beastmaster joined the language around 1982.

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Rhymes for beastmaster

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Frequently asked questions

What does “beastmaster” mean?

The word “beastmaster” means in games and fiction, a character who commands, tames, or draws power from wild creatures. In plain terms, a fantasy or gaming term for someone who controls animals or monsters.

How do you use “beastmaster” in a sentence?

Here is “beastmaster” used in a sentence: “She chose the beastmaster class so her wolf companion could fight alongside her.”

What part of speech is “beastmaster”?

“Beastmaster” is a noun.

Where does the word “beastmaster” come from?

The word “beastmaster” dates back to around 1982. From beast + master, popularised by fantasy games and the 1982 film of the same name.