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Imago Definition & Meaning

imago
noun
  1. (psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood
  2. an adult insect produced after metamorphosis

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Frequently asked questions

What does imago mean?
(psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood an adult insect produced after metamorphosis
What part of speech is imago?
Imago is a noun.
How many definitions does imago have?
Imago has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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