"magician" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /məˈʤɪʃən/ Audio: en-us-magician.ogg [US] Forms: magician [singular], magicians [plural]
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  1. A magician is a man who uses magic, who has magical or mystical powers. Synonyms: sorcerer, wizard
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  2. A magician is a person who does things that seem magical, but that are in fact tricks. Synonyms: trickster
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  3. A magician is a very skilled person, in one area or more. Synonyms: prodigy, expert, wizard
    Sense id: simple-magician-en-noun-xMdLd7Fc
  4. A person who is mysterious.
    Sense id: simple-magician-en-noun-U4Ku4bKI
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