Mage: meaning, definitions and examples

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mage

 

[ meษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fantasy role-playing game

A mage is a character class in fantasy role-playing games who uses magic to cast spells and manipulate the elements. Mages are typically depicted as powerful spellcasters with a wide range of magical abilities.

Synonyms

sorcerer, warlock, wizard

Examples of usage

  • The mage cast a fireball spell at the enemy.
  • The mage used a teleportation spell to escape the dungeon.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

In historical contexts, a mage refers to a magician or sorcerer who practices rituals and incantations to achieve supernatural or mystical effects. Mages were often associated with alchemy and occult practices.

Synonyms

magician, occultist, sorcerer

Examples of usage

  • The ancient mage performed a ritual to summon a spirit.
  • The mage brewed a potion to cure illnesses.
Context #3 | Noun

internet slang

In internet slang, a mage is someone who excels at a particular skill or activity, especially in online gaming communities. Mages are admired for their expertise and mastery in their chosen field.

Synonyms

expert, master, pro

Examples of usage

  • He's a real mage when it comes to solving complex puzzles.
  • She's a mage at coding and software development.

Translations

Translations of the word "mage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mago

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคฆเฅ‚เค—เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Magier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyihir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mag

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ญ”ๆณ•ไฝฟใ„ (ใพใปใ†ใคใ‹ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mago

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ฒ•์‚ฌ (mabeobsa)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุญุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรกg

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรกg

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณ•ๅธˆ (fวŽ shฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤarovnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ galdramaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธา›ั‹ั€ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒ“แƒแƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sehirbaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mago

Etymology

The word 'mage' originated from the Latin word 'magus', which in turn came from the Greek word 'magos'. In ancient times, a magus was a member of the Persian priestly caste and was associated with wisdom, magic, and astrology. Over time, the term evolved to refer to practitioners of magic and sorcery in various cultures and mythologies.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,449, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.