Nefelibata

/nɛfɛlɪˈbɑːtə/ noun

Definition

A cloud-walker; one who lives in the clouds of their own imagination; a dreamer who does not follow the conventions of society.

Etymology

From Portuguese 'néfeli' (cloud) + 'bata' (walker), ultimately from Greek 'nephele' (cloud). A beautiful Portuguese term for creative nonconformists.

Kelly Says

In Portuguese, a 'cloud-walker' isn't an insult — it's a COMPLIMENT! It means you're a dreamer whose head is in the clouds because that's where all the best ideas live! Every inventor was a nefelibata first! ☁️🚶

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