A somewhat formal or old-fashioned American English word for a massage therapist — someone who professionally kneads muscles, works out tension, and helps clients relax or recover. 'Massagist' is basically an older equivalent of 'masseur' (male) or 'masseuse' (female) but gender-neutral. While modern English usually prefers 'massage therapist' in professional contexts, 'massagist' still appears occasionally, especially in older texts or formal writing.
After the marathon, she booked two sessions with her favourite massagist to help her legs recover.
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(US) masseur or masseuse.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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