empath

[ em-path ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of empath¹

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

Example Sentences

“When I came across the idea of being an empath, it resonated with my entire identity.”

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Since then, Carra said being an empath is a key part of who she is.

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Today, the term empath is popular in various spiritual and wellness circles — even making its way into mainstream vernacular.

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Obviously stemming from the word “empathetic,” and “empathy,” meaning the ability to understand and share another's feelings, being an empath has taken on a new meaning of its own.

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"When I came across the idea of being an empath, it resonated with my entire identity."

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