Telepathists are individuals who possess the ability to read minds or communicate with others through thoughts. Some other synonyms for telepathists include mind readers, thought communicators, psycho-metaphysicians, thought-readers, mentalists, and empathists. These terms are often used interchangeably with telepathists and refer to the same phenomenon of psychic communication. Depending on the context or field of study, different terms may be preferred to describe individuals with telepathic abilities. In science fiction, for example, telepaths or telekinetics are commonly used. In spiritual and new age circles, terms such as intuitives or empaths are more popular. Overall, each synonym captures the essence of the remarkable ability of telepathy.