Associations to the word «Anaclitic»
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Wiktionary
ANACLITIC, adjective. (psychoanalysis) Denoting a person whose choice of love-interest arises from the dependence of the libido on another instinct (e.g. hunger).
ANACLITIC, adjective. Pertaining to an acute emotional dependence on another person or persons.
Dictionary definition
ANACLITIC, adjective. Of or related to relationships that are characterized by the strong dependence of one person on another.
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