Magi
noun
In Christianity, the wise men from the East who visited Jesus after his birth. Also referred to as the Three Kings.
The depiction of the nativity scene often includes the three magi presenting their gifts to the baby Jesus.
Often appears as...
- visit of the magi
- three magi
noun
A member of a priestly class of ancient Persia, known for their practice of astronomy and astrology.
The influence of the magi was significant in shaping the spiritual and political aspects of ancient Persia.
Often appears as...
- persian magi
- ancient magi
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
In Christianity, the wise men from the East who visited Jesus after his birth. Also referred to as the Three Kings.
The depiction of the nativity scene often includes the three magi presenting their gifts to the baby Jesus.
Often appears as...
- visit of the magi
- three magi
noun
A member of a priestly class of ancient Persia, known for their practice of astronomy and astrology.
The influence of the magi was significant in shaping the spiritual and political aspects of ancient Persia.
Often appears as...
- persian magi
- ancient magi
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Christmas Story
Used in the context of the biblical story of Jesus' birth; mainly in religious or festive discussions.
Christmas carols often tell the tale of the magi following the star.
Pro Tip 2/3Gift Bearers
Represents the act of giving gifts, stemming from the magi's gifts to Jesus; symbolizes generosity.
They acted as modern magi, bringing gifts to the shelter.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Depictions
Often seen in art and nativity plays; especially around Christmas, highlighting their importance in culture.
Their school play had a scene with children dressed as the magi.
Pro Tip 1/3Christmas Story
Used in the context of the biblical story of Jesus' birth; mainly in religious or festive discussions.
Christmas carols often tell the tale of the magi following the star.
Pro Tip 2/3Gift Bearers
Represents the act of giving gifts, stemming from the magi's gifts to Jesus; symbolizes generosity.
They acted as modern magi, bringing gifts to the shelter.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Depictions
Often seen in art and nativity plays; especially around Christmas, highlighting their importance in culture.
Their school play had a scene with children dressed as the magi.
Pro Tip 1/3Christmas Story
Used in the context of the biblical story of Jesus' birth; mainly in religious or festive discussions.
Christmas carols often tell the tale of the magi following the star.
Pro Tip 2/3Gift Bearers
Represents the act of giving gifts, stemming from the magi's gifts to Jesus; symbolizes generosity.
They acted as modern magi, bringing gifts to the shelter.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Depictions
Often seen in art and nativity plays; especially around Christmas, highlighting their importance in culture.
Their school play had a scene with children dressed as the magi.
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Steve Jurvetson
American Businessman
The deep learning techniques, while relatively easy to learn, are quite foreign to traditional engineering modalities. It takes a different mindset and a relaxation of the presumption of control. The practitioners are like magi, sequestered from the rest of a typical engineering process.
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Steve Jurvetson
American Businessman
The deep learning techniques, while relatively easy to learn, are quite foreign to traditional engineering modalities. It takes a different mindset and a relaxation of the presumption of control. The practitioners are like magi, sequestered from the rest of a typical engineering process.
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