necromancer

American  

[nek-ruh-man-ser] / ˈnɛk rəˌmæn sər /

noun

1. a person who uses witchcraft or sorcery, especially to reanimate dead people or to foretell the future by communicating with them.

   In the story, the boy is killed by a serial killer and then revived as a zombie by a necromancer.

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Etymology

Origin of necromancer

First recorded in 1540–50; equivalent to necromanc(y) ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

In letters written to Mr Brookes, Christopher accuses him of being a "detrimental necromancer" and says the coronial process is illegal as "you can't be dead on paper".

From BBC

They included alleged accusations of Mr Brookes being a "detrimental necromancer" who was "under the penalty of perjury".

From BBC

The fantasy game gives players five character classes - barbarian, rogue, sorcerer, necromancer, and druid - each with different abilities.

From BBC

He was a mage — but not as cool as the necromancer Dorian or the enchantress Vivienne — and an elf, though also not as cool as the archer Sera.

From The Verge

This allegorical war, along with an impaired officer and a junior necromancer, are of the world of “On Sugarland,” a beautifully produced play that struggles to follow through on its ambitions.

From New York Times

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