"headmate" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: headmates [plural]
Etymology: From head + -mate. See head (“mind, thoughts”). Etymology templates: {{suf|en|head|mate}} head + -mate Head templates: {{en-noun}} headmate (plural headmates)
  1. (multiplicity slang) One of the personalities, identities, or selves in a person with dissociative identity disorder or another form of multiplicity. Wikipedia link: headmate Categories (topical): Mind, Multiplicity (psychology) Synonyms: alter, systemmate

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