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Conjurer: meaning, definitions and examples

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conjurer

 

[ kənˈdʒʊərər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

magic

A person who performs magic tricks to entertain an audience, typically by making things appear, disappear, or transform.

Synonyms

illusionist, magician

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a talented conjurer who could amaze any audience with his tricks.
  • The conjurer pulled a rabbit out of his hat to the amazement of the crowd.
Context #2 | Noun

historical

A person who summons spirits or practices magic, especially in ancient times.

Synonyms

necromancer, sorcerer

Examples of usage

  • In medieval Europe, a conjurer was believed to have supernatural powers to communicate with spirits.
Context #3 | Verb

magic

To perform magic tricks, especially by sleight of hand.

Synonyms

do tricks, perform magic

Examples of usage

  • The magician conjured a bouquet of flowers out of thin air.
  • She conjured a coin from behind the child's ear.

Translations

Translations of the word "conjurer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mágico

🇮🇳 जादूगर

🇩🇪 Zauberer

🇮🇩 pesulap

🇺🇦 чарівник

🇵🇱 czarodziej

🇯🇵 魔術師 (majutsushi)

🇫🇷 magicien

🇪🇸 mago

🇹🇷 büyücü

🇰🇷 마술사 (masulsa)

🇸🇦 ساحر

🇨🇿 kouzelník

🇸🇰 kúzelník

🇨🇳 魔术师 (móshùshī)

🇸🇮 čarovnik

🇮🇸 galdramaður

🇰🇿 сиқыршы

🇬🇪 ჯადოქარი

🇦🇿 sehirbaz

🇲🇽 mago

Etymology

The word 'conjurer' has its origins in Middle English and Old French, ultimately deriving from the Latin word 'conjurare' meaning 'to swear together, conspire'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to individuals who performed magical acts or summoned spirits. The concept of conjurers has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with mystery and wonder.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,379 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.