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theurgy

UK/ˈθiːˌɜː.d͡ʒi/ US/ˈθiːˌɝ.d͡ʒi/ uncommon

noun

1.

magic performed with the help of beneficent spirits

Origin

From Late Latin theūrgia, from Ancient Greek θεουργίᾱ (theourgíā, “sorcery”), from θεός (theós, “god”) + ἔργον (érgon, “work”). By surface analysis, the- + -urgy.

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