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Definition of hypnotist

hypnotist

/ˈhɪpnətɪst/
hyp · no · tist
Adverb:hypnotically
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Plural:hypnotists
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Adjective:hypnotic
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hypnotist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who practices hypnosis, either as a clinical therapy to treat psychological or behavioral conditions or as a form of stage entertainment.

Example

"The stage hypnotist invited several volunteers from the audience to participate in the show."

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• Nearby Words

hypnotic
hypnotically
hypnotism
hypnotist
hypnotize
hypnotizer
hypo

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'hypnotism' and the agent suffix '-ist', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek word 'hypnos', meaning 'sleep'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hypnotist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hypnotist
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