"escapologist" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɛs.kəˌpɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ [UK], /ˈɛs.kəˌpɑl.ə.dʒɪst/ [US] Forms: escapologists [plural]
Etymology: escapology + -ist Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|escapology|ist}} escapology + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} escapologist (plural escapologists)
  1. An entertainer skilled in the art of escapology. Wikipedia link: Harry Houdini, escapology Categories (topical): Occupations, People Synonyms (entertainer skilled in escapology): escape artist Related terms: Houdini Translations (entertainer): escapologista [feminine, masculine] (Portuguese), escapista [feminine, masculine] (Spanish)

Inflected forms

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