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Meaning of anaclitic depression

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

anaclitic

Pronunciation:/ænəˈklɪtɪk/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Denoting a person whose choice of love-interest arises from the dependence of the libido on another instinct (e.g. hunger).

  2. Pertaining to an acute emotional dependence on another person or persons.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/anaclitic

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