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thaumaturge

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thau·ma·turge  (thôm-tûrj) also thau·ma·tur·gist (-tûrjst)
n.
A performer of miracles or magic feats.
[Greek thaumatourgos : thauma, thaumat-, wonder + ergon, work; see werg- in Indo-European roots.]
thaumaturge [ˈθɔːməˌtɜːdʒ]
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Rare a performer of miracles; magician
[from Medieval Latin thaumaturgus, from Greek thaumatourgos miracle-working, from thaumato- + -ourgos working, from ergon work]
thaumaturgy  n
thaumaturgic  adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.thaumaturge - one who practices magic or sorcerythaumaturge - one who practices magic or sorcery  
necromancer, sorcerer, thaumaturgist, wizard, magician
enchanter - a sorcerer or magician
exorciser, exorcist - someone who practices exorcism
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
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