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funambulist

Pronunciation: /fjuːˈnambjʊlɪst/

Definition of funambulist

noun

  • a tightrope walker.

Derivatives

funambulism

noun

Origin:

late 18th century: from French funambule or Latin funambulus (from funis 'rope' + ambulare 'to walk') + -ist

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