nec·ro·man·cy (n k r -m n s )n. 1. The practice of supposedly communicating with the spirits of the dead in order to predict the future. 2. Black magic; sorcery. 3. Magic qualities. [Alteration of Middle English nigromancie, from Old French nigremancie, from Medieval Latin nigromantia, alteration (influenced by Latin niger, black) of Late Latin necromantia, from Greek nekromanteia : nekros, corpse; see nek-1 in Indo-European roots + manteia, divination; see -mancy.] nec ro·mancer n.nec ro·mantic (-mnt k) adj. |
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| Noun | 1. |  necromancer - one who practices magic or sorcery enchanter - a sorcerer or magician magus - a magician or sorcerer of ancient times occultist - a believer in occultism; someone versed in the occult arts sorceress - a woman sorcerer witch doctor - someone who is believed to heal through magical powers |
| 2. | necromancer - one who practices divination by conjuring up the dead diviner - someone who claims to discover hidden knowledge with the aid of supernatural powers |
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