noun

mage

mayj

Mage (noun) means a magician, wizard, or sorcerer, especially in fantasy fiction and games. Example: “In the game, players can choose to be a warrior, a rogue, or a mage.”

noun

A magician, wizard, or sorcerer, especially in fantasy fiction and games.

"In the game, players can choose to be a warrior, a rogue, or a mage."

"The old mage warned them never to open the sealed book."

How to use mage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA fantasy word for a spell-casting wizard or sorcerer.

Common pairings

a powerful mage mage class a mage's spellbook

Word forms

magi plural, mages plural

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Etymology

From Latin magus, from Greek mágos, ultimately from an Old Persian word for a Zoroastrian priest.

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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magician wizard sorcerer enchanter spellcaster warlock

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Rhymes for mage

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mage” mean?

The word “mage” means a magician, wizard, or sorcerer, especially in fantasy fiction and games. In plain terms, a fantasy word for a spell-casting wizard or sorcerer.

How do you pronounce “mage”?

“Mage” is pronounced mayj (/meɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “mage” in a sentence?

Here is “mage” used in a sentence: “In the game, players can choose to be a warrior, a rogue, or a mage.”

What part of speech is “mage”?

“Mage” is a noun.

Where does the word “mage” come from?

The word “mage” comes from Latin. From Latin magus, from Greek mágos, ultimately from an Old Persian word for a Zoroastrian priest.

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