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conjurer

con·jur·er
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kon-jer-er, kuhn- for 1, 2; kuh n-joo r-er for 3]
    • /ˈkɒn dʒər ər, ˈkʌn- for 1, 2; kənˈdʒʊər ər for 3 /
    • /ˈkʌn.dʒər.ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-jer-er, kuhn- for 1, 2; kuh n-joo r-er for 3]
    • /ˈkɒn dʒər ər, ˈkʌn- for 1, 2; kənˈdʒʊər ər for 3 /

Definitions of conjurer word

  • countable noun conjurer A conjurer is a person who entertains people by doing magic tricks. 3
  • noun conjurer a person who solemnly entreats or appeals to someone 3
  • noun conjurer a magician; sorcerer 3
  • noun conjurer a person skilled in legerdemain 3
  • noun conjurer a person who conjures spirits or practices magic; magician. 1
  • noun conjurer a person who practices legerdemain; juggler. 1

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Origin of conjurer

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1300-1350; See origin at conjure, -er1

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Parts of speech for Conjurer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

conjurer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

conjurer usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for conjurer

noun conjurer

  • wizard — a person who practices magic; magician or sorcerer.
  • magician — an entertainer who is skilled in producing illusion by sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; conjurer.
  • witch — a person, now especially a woman, who professes or is supposed to practice magic or sorcery; a sorceress. Compare warlock.
  • seer — a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
  • illusionist — a conjurer or magician who creates illusions, as by sleight of hand.

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