thoughtcaster

English

Alternative forms

  • thought-caster

Etymology

From thought +‎ caster or thoughtcast +‎ -er.

Noun

thoughtcaster (plural thoughtcasters)

  1. (science fiction, fantasy) One who communicates telepathically.
    • 1953, Orbit Science Fiction - Volume 1, Issues 1-5, page 21:
      The Guild was here. They had thoughtcasters. My brain was melting.
    • 1979, Daily Guideposts, 1980, page 243:
      Just take it easy, feel it out, and remember, don't get too close to any one of the major thought-casters - except of course us.
    • 2011, Deak Istvan, Frail Absolute, page 118:
      We Thought-Casters prefer if our client gives us a name when we connect the first time.
    • 2016, Christopher Stasheff, The Warlock Insane:
      "Give the fellow his due," Geoffrey said. "He is a thought-caster of amazing strength."
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