Magian

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noun

Ma·​gi·​an ˈmā-jē-ən 

: magus

Magian

2 of 2

adjective

Ma·​gi·​an ˈmā-jē-ən 

-ˌjī-

: of or relating to the Magi

Magianism

ˈmā-jē-ə-ˌni-zəm 

noun

Synonyms

Noun

• charmer
• conjurer
• conjuror
• enchanter
• mage
• magician
• magus
• necromancer
• sorcerer
• voodoo
• voodooist
• witch
• wizard

Examples of Magian in a Sentence

Noun

in Shakespeare's The Tempest, Prospero is a benevolent Magian who rules over an enchanted tropical island

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1548, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1716, in the meaning defined above