anaclisis

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UK/ˌænəˈklaɪsɪs/

noun

The choice of an object of libidinal attachment on the basis of a resemblance to early childhood protective and parental figures.

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anaclitism
OriginAncient Greek ἀνάκλισις ← German Anlehnung →
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Meanings

nounanaclisis (plural anaclises)

plural anaclises

  1. human sciencesThe choice of an object of libidinal attachment on the basis of a resemblance to early childhood protective and parental figures.

    Synonyms: anaclitism

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe choice of an object of libidinal attachment on the basis of a resemblance to early childhood protective and parental figures.

Similar
anaclitism
Also see
anaclitism

Origin

  1. GermanAnlehnung
  2. Ancient Greekἀνάκλισις
  3. Englishanaclisis

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀνάκλισις (anáklisis), intended as a calque of German Anlehnung.

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APA

anaclisis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anaclisis

MLA

“anaclisis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anaclisis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “anaclisis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anaclisis.

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