soothsayer
someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge) (Freq. 1) • Syn: forecaster, predictor, prognosticator • Derivationally related forms: prognosticate (for: prognosticator), predict (for: predictor), forecast (for: forecaster) • Hypernyms: visionary, illusionist, seer • Hyponyms: astrologer, astrologist, fortuneteller, fortune teller
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