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empath

[ em-path ]

noun

  1. a person who has a particular tendency or ability to enter into or psychologically identify with the emotions, thoughts, or attitudes of others:

    If you feel you need to avoid negative news stories to protect your emotions, you might be an empath.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of empath1

First recorded in 1955–60; back formation from empathy ( def )

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