escapologist

English edit

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escapology

A c. 1899 photograph of the Hungarian-American escapologist Harry Houdini (1874–1926) in chains

Etymology edit

escapology +‎ -ist

Pronunciation edit

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈɛs.kəˌpɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˈɛs.kəˌpɑl.ə.dʒɪst/

Noun edit

escapologist (plural escapologists)

An entertainer skilled in the art of escapology.

Synonyms edit

(entertainer skilled in escapology): escape artist

Translations edit

entertainer

Portuguese: escapologista m or f
Spanish: escapista m or f

See also edit

Houdini.

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