Definition

A person who uses magic to communicate with the dead or to raise them from the grave.

Example

The necromancer summoned spirits to seek their guidance.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new movie with the necromancer?

Yeah, it sounds intriguing!

I wonder how they portray a necromancer in the film.

I hope they make it really spooky and cool!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Necromancer → It is formed from "necro-" (from Greek "nekros", meaning dead) and "mancer" (from Greek "manteia", meaning divination or prophecy). The word refers to someone who practices divination or magic involving the dead.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dead' ('necro-') and 'divination' ('mancer') to remember that a necromancer is someone who communicates with the dead.

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