Necromancer: meaning, definitions and examples
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necromancer
[ ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər ]
dark magic user
A necromancer is a sorcerer who practices the dark art of necromancy, which involves communicating with the dead and raising them from their graves. Necromancers are often depicted as sinister figures with the power to control undead beings.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The necromancer summoned an army of zombies to do his bidding.
- She sought the help of a necromancer to speak with her deceased loved ones.
- The villagers feared the necromancer's power over life and death.
Translations
Translations of the word "necromancer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 necromante
🇮🇳 तांत्रिक
🇩🇪 Nekromant
🇮🇩 nekromancer
🇺🇦 некромант
🇵🇱 nekromanta
🇯🇵 ネクロマンサー (nekromansā)
🇫🇷 nécromancien
🇪🇸 nigromante
🇹🇷 nekromans
🇰🇷 강령술사 (gangryeongsulsa)
🇸🇦 مستحضر الأرواح
🇨🇿 nekromant
🇸🇰 nekromant
🇨🇳 死灵法师 (sǐlíng fǎshī)
🇸🇮 nekromant
🇮🇸 dauðræður
🇰🇿 некромант
🇬🇪 ნეკრომანტი (nekromanti)
🇦🇿 nekromant
🇲🇽 nigromante
Word origin
The term 'necromancer' originated from the combination of two Greek words: 'nekros' meaning dead, and 'manteia' meaning divination. Necromancy has been practiced in various cultures throughout history, with rituals and spells aimed at communicating with the deceased. In medieval times, necromancers were often associated with black magic and were feared for their ability to manipulate death.