anaclisis

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

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anaclisis (plural anaclises)

  1. (psychoanalysis) 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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