conjurator: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
RareFormal/Literary
Quick answer
What does “conjurator” mean?
a person who conjures or performs magic.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
a person who conjures or performs magic; specifically, one who calls upon spirits or supernatural forces.
A magician, sorcerer, or illusionist, especially one who invokes spirits. In legal history, also referred to a conspirator or plotter (archaic).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in contemporary usage, as the term is equally rare in both varieties. Historical legal usage may be more documented in British texts.
Connotations
Both varieties carry the same connotations of formal, old-fashioned magic or legal conspiracy.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both; perhaps marginally more likely to appear in British historical or fantasy literature.
Grammar
How to Use “conjurator” in a Sentence
conjurator of [spirits/demons]conjurator from [place]conjurator who [verb]Vocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in historical, literary, or religious studies discussing magic or occult practices.
Everyday
Virtually never used; 'magician' or 'illusionist' preferred.
Technical
May appear in specialised texts on the history of magic or witchcraft.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “conjurator”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “conjurator”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “conjurator”
- Misspelling as 'conjurer' (more common) or 'conjuror'. Using in modern casual contexts.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
A conjurator specifically invokes or summons spirits or supernatural entities, while a magician is a broader term for anyone performing magic or illusions.
No, it is a rare and somewhat archaic term, mostly found in literary, historical, or specialist texts.
Conjurer or conjuror are more frequent, though still not common. Magician or illusionist are the standard modern terms.
Historically, in law, it could mean a conspirator or plotter, but this usage is obsolete.
a person who conjures or performs magic.
Conjurator is usually formal/literary in register.
Conjurator: in British English it is pronounced /ˈkʌn.dʒə.reɪ.tə(r)/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈkɑːn.dʒə.reɪ.t̬ɚ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a CONJURATOR as one who CONJURES spirits, with '-ator' like 'operator' or 'creator'—a person who does the action.
Conceptual Metaphor
KNOWLEDGE AS POWER (the conjurator possesses secret knowledge to control unseen forces).
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following is the best synonym for 'conjurator' in a historical context?