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empath

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[em-path] / ˈɛmˌpæθ /

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.

Etymology

Origin of empath

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

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