1. a person who summons or calls someone to appear, especially in a legal context
Usage: legal
2. in fantasy games and literature, a character who has the magical ability to call forth creatures or spirits
Usage: gaming; fantasy

Examples

• The court summoner delivered the subpoena to the witness.
• A royal summoner announced the king’s command for all nobles to attend.
• The summoner called forth a powerful dragon to aid in battle.
• In the video game, she played as a summoner who could conjure elemental spirits.
• The fantasy novel featured a young summoner learning to control magical beasts.
• The summoner’s spell brought three wolves to fight alongside the party.