noun
- Plural of erotomania; persons affected by erotomania, a delusional disorder in which someone believes another person is in love with them.
Usage: medical/psychiatric term; often used in clinical or academic contexts
Examples
- The psychiatrist studied several erotomaniacs to better understand the nature of delusional love.
- Erotomaniacs often misinterpret neutral social interactions as signs of romantic interest.
- Treatment for erotomaniacs typically involves antipsychotic medication and psychotherapy.
- The case files documented how erotomaniacs persistently pursued individuals who had no romantic interest in them.