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sorcerer (s) (noun), sorcerers (pl)
1. Someone who is believed to have magical powers or who claims to have magical powers: In the past, sorcerers were considered either evil, and were often put to death; or they were revered by nobility, because the high ranking royals believed that the sorcerers could ward off evil through spells.

The people in the village thought the old man who lived alone in the forest was a sorcerer and that he was able to conjure up evil spirits to torment them if they mistreated him; so, they treated him with respect.

2. Etymology: from the Latin sortiarius, usually someone who "casts lots" which are used to determine the fate or destiny of certain people.
A wizard who has magical powers.
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A person who has magical powers or who is a wizard and practices black magic. (1)
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