Definition

A person who forces someone or something to leave a place or to be removed.

Example

The banisher sent the unwanted spirits away from the village.

Conversation

Did you hear about the banisher in that new fantasy book?

Yeah, I heard they can send creatures back to their worlds.

Exactly! It sounds so powerful and interesting.

I can’t wait to see how the story unfolds with a banisher as a main character.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Banisher → It is formed from "banish" (from Old French *banir*, meaning to exile or drive away) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A banisher is a person who drives someone away or exiles them.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'drives away' ('banish') others — the '-er' indicates that this person is the one doing the action.

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