thaumaturgist
/'θɔ:mətə:dʤ/ Cách viết khác : (thaumaturgist) /'θɔ:mətə:dʤist/
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Definition
Noun: - A person who performs magic or sorcery; a magician or wonder-worker.
Usage
- The word "thaumaturgist" is a formal and somewhat archaic term for a magician or sorcerer. It is used to describe someone believed to perform supernatural feats or miracles, often in historical, literary, or fantastical contexts.
Examples
- The ancient legend spoke of a powerful thaumaturgist who could command the elements.
- In the fantasy novel, the council of elders sought advice from the reclusive thaumaturgist.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in academic or literary discussions about magic, religion, and folklore to denote a practitioner of thaumaturgy (the working of miracles or magic).
- It can carry connotations of wonder, awe, or divine power, distinguishing it from more common terms like "magician," which can also refer to stage performers.
Variants and Related Words
- Thaumaturgy (noun): The art or practice of performing miracles or magic.
- Thaumaturgic (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of thaumaturgy or a thaumaturgist.
Synonyms
- Magician
- Sorcerer
- Enchanter
- Necromancer
- Wonder-worker
Antonyms
- Skeptic
- Realist
- Scientist (in contexts emphasizing empirical methods over magic)
Related Idioms or Phrases
- While there are no common idioms using "thaumaturgist" itself, the concept is related to phrases like:
- "Smoke and mirrors": Deception or trickery, often used to describe stage magic, which is distinct from the supernatural power implied by "thaumaturgist."
- "Sleight of hand": Manual dexterity in performing tricks, again associated more with illusion than with thaumaturgy.
Noun
- one who practices magic or sorcery