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theurgist

the·ur·gy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thee-ur-jee]
    • /ˈθi ɜr dʒi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thee-ur-jee]
    • /ˈθi ɜr dʒi/

Definitions of theurgist word

  • noun plural theurgist a system of beneficent magic practiced by the Egyptian Platonists and others. 1
  • noun plural theurgist the working of a divine or supernatural agency in human affairs. 1

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Origin of theurgist

First appearance:

before 1560
One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Late Latin theūrgia < Greek theourgeía magic. See the-, -urgy

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Parts of speech for Theurgist

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

theurgist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% 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.

theurgist usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for theurgist

noun theurgist

  • diabolist — Theology. action aided or caused by the devil; sorcery; witchcraft. the character or condition of a devil. a doctrine concerning devils. a belief in or worship of devils.
  • illusionist — a conjurer or magician who creates illusions, as by sleight of hand.
  • magician — an entertainer who is skilled in producing illusion by sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; conjurer.
  • necromancer — a method of divination through alleged communication with the dead; black art.
  • exorciser — One who performs an exorcism.

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