"liberosis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by American author and neologist John Koenig, creator of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, from Italian libero (“free”) and the modern English suffix -osis, referencing the libero position in volleyball and its ability to "move at greater liberty than other players." Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q124285668}} Coined by American author and neologist John Koenig, {{der|en|it|-}} Italian, {{m|it|libero||free}} libero (“free”), {{m|en|-osis}} -osis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} liberosis (uncountable)
  1. (neologism, rare) The longing to feel a blissful childlike state of indifference and to experience life's joys without being burdened by its cares. Wikipedia link: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, Volleyball#Libero Tags: neologism, rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Emotions
    Sense id: en-liberosis-en-noun-~EMskr9w Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English neologisms, English terms suffixed with -osis

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