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empath
[ em-path ]
noun
- 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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