magician

Pronunciation

• IPA: /məˈʤɪʃən/
• SAMPA: /m@"dZIS@n/

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Noun

Singular magician

Plural magicians

1. (fantasy) (countable) A magician is a man who uses magic, who has magical or mystical powers.
   • Synonyms: sorcerer and wizard
2. (countable) A magician is a person who does things that seem magical, but that are in fact tricks.
   • Synonym: trickster

   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.
   • Synonyms: prodigy, expert and wizard
4. (countable) A person who is mysterious.

Related words

• magic
• magical