magician

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Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Related words 2.2 Synonyms

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /məˈʤɪʃən/
• SAMPA: /m@"dZIS@n/
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[change] Noun

Singular magician

Plural magicians

1. (fantasy) (countable) A magician is a man who uses magic, who has magical or mystical powers.
2. (countable) A magician is a person who does things that seem magical, but that are in fact tricks.

   Magicians do not want reveal their secrets because their shows would become less interesting and mysterious since everybody could understand what happens.

3. (metaphorical) (countable) A magician is a very skilled person, in one area or more.
4. (countable) A person who is mysterious.

[change] Related words

• magic
• magical

[change] Synonyms

• (person with magical powers) sorcerer, wizard
• (person doing things that seem magical) trickster
• (very skilled person) prodigy, expert, wizard