philia
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for philia, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (psychiatry) A condition involving an unreasonable, overly strong attraction to something.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek φιλία (philía).
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