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necromancer

nec·ro·man·cy
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nek-ruh-man-see]
    • /ˈnɛk rəˌmæn si/
    • /ˈnek.rə.mæn.si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nek-ruh-man-see]
    • /ˈnɛk rəˌmæn si/

Definitions of necromancer word

  • noun necromancer a method of divination through alleged communication with the dead; black art. 1
  • noun necromancer magic in general, especially that practiced by a witch or sorcerer; sorcery; witchcraft; conjuration. 1
  • noun necromancer A person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician. 1
  • noun necromancer occultist 1

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Origin of necromancer

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; necro- + -mancy; replacing Middle English nigromancie < Medieval Latin nigromantīa for Late Latin necromantīa < Greek nekromanteía; by folk etymology nigro- (combining form of Latin niger black) was substituted in ML for original necro-

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Parts of speech for Necromancer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

necromancer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

necromancer usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for necromancer

noun necromancer

  • genius — an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains.
  • wizard — a person who practices magic; magician or sorcerer.
  • witch — a person, now especially a woman, who professes or is supposed to practice magic or sorcery; a sorceress. Compare warlock.
  • virtuoso — a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field.
  • charmer — If you refer to someone, especially a man, as a charmer, you think that they behave in a very charming but rather insincere way.

Antonyms for necromancer

noun necromancer

  • amateur — An amateur is someone who does something as a hobby and not as a job.
  • rookie — an athlete playing his or her first season as a member of a professional sports team: The rookie replaced the injured regular at first base.

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