# sorcerer

/ˈsɔɹsɝɝ/ (US) · /sˈɔːsəɹɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sorcerer
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a person in stories who has magical powers. You usually see them using spells or special items to change things around them.

For teachers: a practitioner of magic or sorcery, typically depicted in folklore and fantasy literature. Often implies the use of learned spells or innate supernatural abilities to influence the physical world.

## Examples

- The sorcerer cast a spell on the king.
- In the ancient legend, a powerful sorcerer lived alone in a tower and controlled the weather with a wooden staff.
- The narrative subverts the trope of the wise mentor by presenting the sorcerer as a morally ambiguous figure whose mastery of the arcane comes at a significant personal cost.

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