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Meaning of gelotologist | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A person who studies humour and laughter

Examples

“However there are moral ramifications upon which a mere gelotologist, or student of laughter, would not be prepared to pass judgment.”
“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 […]”
“A Stanford University professor and well-known Gelotologist has written that, "Besides increasing heart rate and hormone production, laughter moves extra nutrients and oxygen into your body's tissues."”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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