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'''Platonic''' means spiritual or idealistic rather than physical or materialistic.  It reflects the philosophy of [[Plato]].
 
'''Platonic''' means spiritual or idealistic rather than physical or materialistic.  It reflects the philosophy of [[Plato]].
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Platonic friendship is a close but non-sexual affection. That is good buddies rather than lovers. Generally used of people of opposite sex.
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Revision as of 23:50, October 10, 2008

Platonic means spiritual or idealistic rather than physical or materialistic. It reflects the philosophy of Plato.

Platonic friendship is a close but non-sexual affection. That is good buddies rather than lovers. Generally used of people of opposite sex.