"love language" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: love languages [plural]
Etymology: Popularized in The Five Love Languages (1992) by Gary Chapman. Head templates: {{en-noun}} love language (plural love languages)
  1. A medium through which one shows appreciation of or affection for another, such as complimenting, giving gifts, or spending time together. Wikipedia link: Gary Chapman (author), The Five Love Languages
    Sense id: en-love_language-en-noun-xxXZd72V Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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