escapologist

English

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

Etymology

From escapology +‎ -ist.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

escapologist (plural escapologists)

1. An entertainer skilled in the art of escapology.

Synonyms

• (entertainer skilled in escapology): escape artist

Translations

entertainer

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

See also

• Houdini.