Meaning & use

seer

noun·Advanced

A person believed to have the power to predict future events, often through mystical insight.

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The villagers consulted an old seer whenever a difficult decision loomed.

In the legend, a blind seer warns the king of the danger awaiting him.

A note on using this word

Seer is mostly used in historical, mythological, or literary contexts rather than everyday speech.

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