gelotologist
gelotologist noun: a person who studies humour and laughter.
Noun
gelotologist (plural gelotologists)
- A person who studies humour and laughter
- However there are moral ramifications upon which a mere gelotologist, or student of laughter, would not be prepared to pass judgment.1951, Albert Rapp, The origins of wit and humor, Dutton
- Fry, who calls himself a gelotologist (from the Greek root gelos, meaning laughter), says laughter defuses anger, lifts depression, increases alertness, enhances learning, promotes creativity and cooperation, fosters mental health […]1994, Paul M. Insel, Core concepts in health, Mayfield Pub. Co., page 31
gelotologist meaning in Tamil
gelotologist in Tamil
- நகைப்பாய்வியலர், சிரிப்பாய்வு மருத்துவர்
Forms of gelotologist
| plural | gelotologists |
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Origin of gelotologist
From Latin zelus (“laughter”).
Questions about gelotologist
- What does gelotologist mean?
- Gelotologist means a person who studies humour and laughter.
- What is gelotologist in Tamil?
- Gelotologist in Tamil is நகைப்பாய்வியலர், சிரிப்பாய்வு மருத்துவர். See Gelotologist meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is gelotologist?
- Gelotologist is a noun.
- What is the plural of gelotologist?
- The plural of gelotologist is gelotologists.
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