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conjurer

/ˈkɑːn.dʒər.ər/
con · jur · er
Plural:conjurers
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• noun

1

A performer of sleight of hand, illusions, or magic tricks for entertainment.

Example

"The skilled conjurer amazed the theater audience by pulling a white dove from an empty silk scarf."

2

A person who invokes spirits, practices sorcery, or casts spells through incantations.

Example

"In medieval folklore, the village conjurer was believed to summon spirits to foretell the harvest."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Also spelled 'conjuror', with 'conjurer' being more common in American English and both variants accepted in British English.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'conjurere', via Anglo-French from Old French 'conjureor', ultimately from Latin 'coniurator' ('one who swears an oath together, conspirator'), which shifted in medieval usage to mean one who invokes spirits by solemn oath or incantation.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conjurer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conjurer
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