Magian

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noun

Ma·​gi·​an ˈmā-jē-ən 

: magus

Magian

2 of 2

adjective

Ma·​gi·​an ˈmā-jē-ən 

-ˌjī-

: of or relating to the Magi

Magianism

ˈmā-jē-ə-ˌni-zəm 

noun

Synonyms

Noun

• sorcerer
• mage
• magician
• wizard

Examples of Magian in a Sentence

Noun

in Shakespeare's The Tempest, Prospero is a benevolent Magian who rules over an enchanted tropical island

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1548, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1716, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Magian

• pelagian