Magian

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noun

Ma·gi·an ˈmā-jē-ən

Synonyms of Magian next

: magus

Magian

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adjective

Ma·gi·an ˈmā-jē-ən

-ˌjī-

: of or relating to the Magi

Magianism

ˈmā-jē-ə-ˌni-zəm

noun

Examples of Magian in a Sentence

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

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First Known Use

Noun

1548, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1716, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Magian was in 1548

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“Magian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Magian. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

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