Meaning
sorcerer, witch doctor
- A male practitioner of magic or witchcraft; sorcerer, wizard
- A traditional healer or medicine man in certain tribal cultures
In a sentence
Nella fiaba, il potente stregone viveva in un castello nascosto.
In the fairy tale, the powerful sorcerer lived in a hidden castle.
Il villaggio si rivolgeva allo stregone per curare le malattie.
The village turned to the witch doctor to cure illnesses.
Gli stregoni della leggenda conoscevano i segreti delle erbe velenose.
The sorcerers of the legend knew the secrets of poisonous herbs.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| stregone | masculine · singular |
| stregoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine equivalent is 'strega' (witch), not 'stregonessa' (which is rare and archaic).
- Often found in fantasy literature, folklore, and anthropological contexts.