English Explanatory Dictionary

liberosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The longing to feel a blissful childlike state of indifference and to experience life's joys without being burdened by its cares.

Pronunciation

/ˌlɪbəɹˈəʊsɪs/ /ˌlɪbəɹˈoʊsɪs/

Word forms

liberosis

Etymology

Coined by American author and neologist John Koenig, creator of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, from Italian libero (“free”) and the modern English suffix -osis, referencing the libero position in volleyball and its ability to "move at greater liberty than other players."

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