Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alquimista
Noun
/al-kee-mis-ta/
Definition
A practitioner of alchemy; an individual who studies and transforms matter in search of a universal elixir or philosopher’s stone.
Examples
- The alquimista believed that with enough knowledge, he could turn lead into gold.
- Many stories throughout history have featured an alquimista as a central character, symbolizing the quest for knowledge and transformation.
- The alquimista’s laboratory was filled with strange apparatus and ancient texts.
Meaning
In historical contexts, an alquimista is often seen as a mystical figure who seeks to discover the secrets of nature and the transmutation of metals.
Synonyms
- Alchemist
- Magician
- Transmutator