thaumaturge

/'θɔ:mətə:dʤ/ Cách viết khác : (thaumaturgist) /'θɔ:mətə:dʤist/

Thân thiện

A thaumaturge conjures a glowing orb in a quiet forest clearing.

Definition

Noun: - A person who performs magic or sorcery: A "thaumaturge" is someone who practices or is skilled in magic, often with connotations of performing wonders, miracles, or supernatural feats.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The ancient legend spoke of a powerful thaumaturge who could command the elements.
  • In the fantasy novel, the thaumaturge used intricate spells to protect the kingdom.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Archaic Context: The term is often used in historical, literary, or fantasy contexts to describe a wonder-worker or miracle-worker, rather than in casual modern speech.
  • The texts described the saint as a thaumaturge, credited with many miraculous healings.

Variants and Related Words

• Thaumaturgy (n): The art or practice of performing magic or miracles.
  • He studied the arcane art of thaumaturgy for decades.
• Thaumaturgist (n): Another term for a thaumaturge; a practitioner of magic.
  • The thaumaturgist claimed to communicate with spirits.

Synonyms

• Magician: A person who performs magic or illusion.
• Sorcerer: A person who claims to use supernatural powers through magic.
• Conjurer: One who performs tricks or magic, especially by summoning spirits.
• Necromancer: A person who practices magic involving communication with the dead.

Related Idioms & Phrases

(Note: There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs that use the exact word "thaumaturge." It is typically used as a standalone noun.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. one who practices magic or sorcery

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sorcerer
• magician
• wizard
• necromancer
• thaumaturgist