"law of attraction" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} law of attraction (uncountable)
  1. (New Age) The belief that thinking about someone or something attracts it and causes it or the individual to manifest in one's life. Wikipedia link: law of attraction Tags: New-Age, uncountable Categories (topical): Metaphysics, Mysticism Related terms: magical thinking, wishful thinking Translations (Translations): ley de atracción [feminine] (Spanish)

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