humorist

Meaning

  1. (archaic, historical) Someone who believes that health and temperament are determined by bodily humours; a humoralist.
  2. (obsolete) Someone subject to whims or fancies; an eccentric.
  3. A humorous or witty person, especially someone skilled in humorous writing or performance.
  4. One who studies or portrays the humours of people.

Etymology

From humor + -ist.

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