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Fromm

American  
[from] / frɒm /

noun

  1. Erich 1900–80, U.S. psychoanalyst and author, born in Germany.


Fromm British  
/ frɒm /

noun

  1. Erich (ˈɛrɪk). 1900–80, US psychologist and philosopher, born in Germany. His works include The Art of Loving (1956) and To Have and To Be (1976)

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“I’ve never been in this situation before so it’s been step-by-step, figuring out all the what-ifs,” said Carl Fromm, a 76-year-old retiree who is trying to rebuild his home with his wife, Eva.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 13, 2025

As I try to make sense of this sick yearning and poisoned nostalgia, I have been returning to the work of the highly influential social psychologist and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm.

From Salon Apr. 9, 2024

Washington promoted Jake Fromm from the practice squad to back up Howell.

From Seattle Times Dec. 31, 2023

“The order contains numerous errors of law which the appellate courts will hopefully recognize and correct,” Fromm said.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 25, 2023

He asks me questions about my life, then quotes lines from Erich Fromm, Martin Buber, Erik Erikson.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

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