conjuror

con·jur·er

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Transcription

- 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 conjuror word

noun conjuror a person who practises conjuring, esp for people's entertainment 3
noun conjuror a person who practises magic; sorcerer 3
noun conjuror a person who conjures spirits or practices magic; magician. 1
noun conjuror a person who practices legerdemain; juggler. 1
noun conjuror a person who solemnly charges or entreats. 1
noun conjuror A person who conjures. 1

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Origin of conjuror

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 Conjuror

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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conjuror 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.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for conjuror

noun conjuror

warlock — a man who professes or is supposed to practice magic or sorcery; a male witch; sorcerer.
wizard — a person who practices magic; magician or sorcerer.
witch — a person, now especially a woman, who professes or is supposed to practice magic or sorcery; a sorceress. Compare warlock.
shaman — (especially among certain tribal peoples) a person who acts as intermediary between the natural and supernatural worlds, using magic to cure illness, foretell the future, control spiritual forces, etc.
sorcerer — a person who practices sorcery; black magician; wizard.

All 8 Synonyms of conjuror