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thaumaturgist

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈθɔːməˌtɜːrdʒɪst/

KK: /ˈθɔːməˌtɜːrdʒɪst/

noun
Definition

A person who is believed to have the ability to perform miracles or magical feats.


Example

The thaumaturgist amazed the crowd with his incredible tricks and illusions.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about that thaumaturgist performing in town this weekend?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard he can do some amazing tricks!
Sloth A
I can't wait to see if he really is a miracle worker.
Sloth B
I hope he can pull off something incredible!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
magician
sorcerer
wizard
Antonyms
muggle
nonmagical
skeptic
Root Explanation

Thaumaturgist → It is formed from "thauma" (from Greek "θαῦμα", meaning miracle or wonder) and "ergon" (from Greek "ἔργον", meaning work). A thaumaturgist is someone who works wonders or performs miracles.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone who 'works' ('ergon') to create 'wonders' ('thauma') — that's why a thaumaturgist is a miracle worker.

Visually Confused Words
autothaumaturgist
dramaturgist
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