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SEXUAL OBJECT

By N., Sam M.S.

1. A person of particular attractiveness. 2. Psychoanalytic theory. The object that is external to your body that you direct your sexual energy at. It is also known as sex object.

Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "SEXUAL OBJECT," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 13, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/sexual-object/ (accessed May 12, 2026).
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