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sorcerer

noun [C]
 
 
/ˈsɔː.sər.ər/ US  /ˈsɔːr.sɚ.ɚ/

Definition

in stories, a man who has magical powers and who uses them to harm other peoplePeople who perform magic or have paranormal abilities
(Definition of sorcerer noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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