Meaning of philobat | Babel Free
Definitions
Someone who enjoys handling challenging and dangerous situations on their own.
Examples
“Coordinate term: ocnophil”
“Or maybe this was her true personality coming through, the way alcoholism showed in some people around thirty-five. Jean the philobat, on the pattern of acrobat, the type⟳ that prefers to cope alone with difficult, uncertain situations. Though of course she hadn't been alone.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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