A person who copes or deals with difficult situations; someone skilled at handling challenges.
From the Middle English and Old French 'coper,' meaning to hit or strike. It evolved to mean handling or managing, then to coping with difficulties.
The word 'coper' is less common today, but its evolution shows how words shift from physical action (striking/hitting) to emotional and mental management—language mirrors how our understanding deepens over time.
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