Abwehrmechanismus

German (Berlin)

/ˈapveːɐ̯meçaˌnɪsmʊs/

noun
Definitions
  • (psychology) defense mechanism

Etymology

Compound from German Abwehr (defense, defence) + German Mechanismus.

Origin

German (Berlin)

Mechanismus

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