Magician: meaning, definitions and examples

🎩

Add to dictionary

magician

[ məˈdʒɪʃ(ə)n ]

^{Context #1}

entertainment

A person who performs magic tricks to amaze and entertain audiences.

Synonyms

conjurer, illusionist, wizard

Examples of usage

The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
The children were amazed by the magician's tricks.

^{Context #2}

fantasy

In fantasy literature, a character who has magical powers and can perform supernatural feats.

Synonyms

enchanter, sorcerer, warlock

Examples of usage

The evil magician cast a spell on the hero.
The magician used his powers to defeat the dragon.

Translations

Translations of the word "magician" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mágico

🇮🇳 जादूगर

🇩🇪 Zauberer

🇮🇩 pesulap

🇺🇦 магічний

чарівник
ілюзіоніст

🇵🇱 magik

🇯🇵 魔法使い

🇫🇷 magicien

🇪🇸 mago

🇹🇷 sihirbaz

🇰🇷 마법사

🇸🇦 ساحر

🇨🇿 kouzelník

🇸🇰 kúzelník

🇨🇳 魔术师

🇸🇮 čarovnik

🇮🇸 galdrahöfðingi

🇰🇿 сиқыршы

🇬🇪 ჯადოქარი

🇦🇿 sehirbaz

🇲🇽 mago

Word origin

The word 'magician' originated from the Latin word 'magus', which means a sorcerer or wizard. It has been used since ancient times to describe individuals who possess supernatural abilities or skills in the art of magic. Magicians have been a part of entertainment and folklore across various cultures, captivating audiences with their illusions and tricks.