escapologist en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɛs.kəˌpɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ (UK)
- /ˈɛs.kəˌpɑl.ə.dʒɪst/ (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree English escape Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Proto-Indo-European *leǵ- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *lóǵos Proto-Hellenic *lógos Ancient Greek λόγος (lógos) Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-i-eh₂ Proto-Hellenic *-íā Ancient Greek -ῐ́ᾱ (-ĭ́ā) Ancient Greek -λογῐ́ᾱ (-logĭ́ā)bor. Latin -logialbor. French -logiebor. English -logy English -ology English escapology Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English escapologist From escapology + -ist.
Meanings
- An entertainer skilled in the art of escapology.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| escapologists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
escape artist (entertainer skilled in escapology)
Translations (2)
es escapista (entertainer) · pt escapologista (entertainer)