Sorcerer: meaning, definitions and examples

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sorcerer

 

[ หˆsษ”หr.sษ™r.ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

magic

A sorcerer is a person who practices magic, especially black magic. Sorcerers are often depicted as having supernatural powers and using them for evil purposes.

Synonyms

magician, warlock, wizard

Examples of usage

  • The sorcerer cast a spell on the princess.
  • The villagers feared the sorcerer's dark powers.
Context #2 | Noun

fantasy

In fantasy literature and games, a sorcerer is a character with innate magical abilities, often specializing in spells and enchantments.

Synonyms

enchanter, mage, sorceress

Examples of usage

  • The sorcerer summoned a fireball to defeat the dragon.
  • The sorcerer's staff crackled with magical energy.

Translations

Translations of the word "sorcerer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น feiticeiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคฆเฅ‚เค—เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zauberer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyihir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐั€ั–ะฒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czarodziej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ญ”ๆณ•ไฝฟใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sorcier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hechicero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ฒ•์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุญุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤarodฤ›j

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤarodej

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทซๅธˆ

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 hechicero

Etymology

The term 'sorcerer' originated from Middle English 'sorcere', which came from Old French 'sorcerie', ultimately derived from Latin 'sortiarius', meaning 'one who influences fate or fortune'. The concept of sorcery has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with magic, witchcraft, and the supernatural.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,776, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.