Diviner Meaning in English

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Definition

A diviner is a person who claims to predict the future or uncover hidden knowledge, often using spiritual or mystical methods. Sometimes, the word also refers to someone who finds underground water with special tools.

Usage & Nuances

"Diviner" is formal, often associated with historical, fantasy, or anthropological contexts. It can mean a fortune teller, spiritual medium, or water finder (especially "water diviner"). Less common in casual speech than "psychic" or "fortune-teller." Distinct from "divine" (as an adjective or verb).

• Spanish: adivino - zahorí
• Portuguese (BR): adivinho - rabdomante
• Portuguese (PT): adivinho - rabdomante
• Chinese (Simplified): 占卜者 - 探水者
• Chinese (Traditional): 占卜者 - 探水者
• Hindi: भविष्यवक्ता - जल खोजने वाला
• Arabic: عراف - مستكشف المياه
• Bengali: ভবিষ্যদ্বক্তা - গুণী - পানির সন্ধানকারী
• Russian: предсказатель - гадатель - водоискатель
• Japanese: 占い師 - 占い者 - 探水師
• Vietnamese: thầy bói - người đoán mệnh - người dò nước
• Korean: 점쟁이 - 수맥 탐사자
• Turkish: kâhin - falcı - su arayıcısı
• Urdu: غیب گو - فال نکالنے والا - پانی تلاش کرنے والا
• Indonesian: teller ramal - dukun - pencari air

Example Sentences

The diviner said I would have good luck this year.

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The villagers asked the diviner where to dig for water.

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A diviner uses special sticks to find underground water.

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Many ancient cultures relied on a diviner before making important decisions.

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I don't really believe in diviners, but my friend swears by them.

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The local diviner claims he can find water anywhere, even in the desert.

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