"philobat" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: philobats [plural]
Etymology: Blend of philo- + acrobat. Coined by Hungarian psychoanalyst Michael Balint in 1955. Etymology templates: {{etymon|en|id=risk taker}}, {{blend|en|philo-|acrobat}} Blend of philo- + acrobat, {{coinage|en|Q557561|in=1955}} Coined by Hungarian psychoanalyst Michael Balint in 1955 Head templates: {{en-noun}} philobat (plural philobats)
  1. (psychoanalysis) Someone who enjoys handling challenging and dangerous situations on their own. Categories (topical): Psychoanalysis Derived forms: philobatic

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