negromanzia
/ne.ɡro.manˈt͡si.a/feminine
The English word necromancy is translated into Italian as negromanzia.
negromanzia refers to divination involving the dead.
Meaning: divination involving the dead (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has five syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable: /ne.ɡro.manˈtsi.a/.
Did you know?
- The Italian word negromanzia shares an unexpected linguistic root with the English word 'negro' through the Latin 'niger' (black), reflecting the historical association of this practice with 'black magic'.
- While negromanzia is the technical term, Italians often use the phrase evocare gli spiriti to describe the act of necromancy in casual conversation.
- In historical Italian texts, negromanzia was frequently used in legal documents to describe forbidden arts, appearing in much more serious contexts than its modern 'fantasy' connotations suggest.
Examples in context
- La necromanzia è una forma di divinazione molto antica.Necromancy is a very ancient form of divination.
- Sto studiando la storia della necromanzia.I am studying the history of necromancy.
- La negromanzia era comune in passato.Necromancy was common in the past.
- Molti temevano la negromanzia.Many feared necromancy.
- Il libro parla di antiche pratiche di negromanzia.The book talks about ancient practices of necromancy.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are discussing an old history book in a library.
- LorenzoQuesto romanzo tratta di negromanzia.This novel deals with necromancy.
- ChiaraÈ un argomento davvero inquietante, Lorenzo.It is a truly creepy subject, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoSì, ma è affascinante per lo studioso.Yes, but it is fascinating for the scholar.
- ChiaraPreferisco la storia reale, non la negromanzia.I prefer real history, not necromancy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “necromancy” translations and entries negromanzia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries negromanzia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
