noun
necromancer
NEHK-ruh-man-suh
Necromancer (noun) means someone who practices necromancy: supposedly communicating with or raising the dead through magic. Example: “In the novel, the necromancer summons an army of skeletons.”
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Someone who practices necromancy: supposedly communicating with or raising the dead through magic.
"In the novel, the necromancer summons an army of skeletons."
How to use necromancer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sorcerer who deals with the dead, common in fantasy fiction and games.
Common pairings
evil necromancer
necromancer's spellbook
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Word forms
- Plural
- necromancers
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Etymology
Formed from "necromancy" (from Greek nekros "corpse" + manteia "divination") plus the agent suffix -er.
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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.
