Psychology
attachment
noun
Definition
An emotional bond between a person and another, especially a child and caregiver.
In a sentence
“Attachment theory suggests that early bonds with caregivers shape social development.”
Synonyms
bondconnectionaffection
Common collocations
- attachment theory
- secure attachment
- emotional attachment
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