What does "anaclisis" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "anaclisis"?

Common synonyms include: anaclitism, dependence, dependency, reliance.

Pronounced //ˌænəˈklaɪsɪs//.

/ˌænəˈklaɪsɪs/ noun

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Noun

1
The choice of an object of libidinal attachment on the basis of a resemblance to early childhood protective and parental figures.
2
(psychoanalysis) relationship marked by strong dependence on others; especially a libidinal attachment to e.g. a parental figure wordnet

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