"imaginary friend" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: imaginary friends [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} imaginary friend (plural imaginary friends)
  1. (psychology) A phenomenon where a friendship or other interpersonal relationship takes place in the imagination rather than in physical reality. Categories (topical): Psychology
    Sense id: en-imaginary_friend-en-noun-s3oh4gi8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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