magician
muh-JIH-shuhn
Magician (noun) means a performer of illusions and tricks designed to look like magic. Example: “The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat to the audience's delight.”
noun
1
A performer of illusions and tricks designed to look like magic.
"The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat to the audience's delight."
2
A person believed to practice real magic or sorcery, especially in fiction and folklore.
"In the legend, an old magician guards the entrance to the enchanted forest."
3
Someone remarkably skilled at a craft, as if by magic.
"Their new coach is a real magician when it comes to turning struggling players around."
How to use magician
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stage performer of magic tricks, a fictional sorcerer, or (informally) someone amazingly skilled.
Common pairings
a stage magician
a real magician
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Etymology
From Middle French magicien, from magique ("magic").
Synonyms
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What does “magician” mean?
The word “magician” means a performer of illusions and tricks designed to look like magic. In plain terms, a stage performer of magic tricks, a fictional sorcerer, or (informally) someone amazingly skilled.
How do you pronounce “magician”?
“Magician” is pronounced muh-JIH-shuhn (/məˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “magician” in a sentence?
Here is “magician” used in a sentence: “The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat to the audience's delight.”
What is another word for “magician”?
Words with a similar meaning to “magician” include archmage, archmagician, bewitcher, charmer, illusionist and Karcist.
What is the opposite of “magician”?
The opposite of “magician” — its antonyms — are nonmagician, nonwitch and nonwizard.
What part of speech is “magician”?
“Magician” is a noun.
Where does the word “magician” come from?
The word “magician” comes from Middle French. From Middle French magicien, from magique ("magic").
Is “magician” a common word?
“Magician” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
