Freudian
of or relating to Sigmund Freud or his doctrines, especially with respect to the causes and treatment of neurotic and psychopathic states, the interpretation of dreams, etc.
a person, especially a psychoanalyst, who adheres to the basic doctrines of Freud.
Origin of Freudian
1Other words from Freudian
- Freud·i·an·ism, noun
- an·ti-Freud·i·an, adjective, noun
- an·ti-Freud·i·an·ism, noun
- post-Freud·i·an, adjective
- pro-Freud·i·an, adjective, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for Freudian
/ (ˈfrɔɪdɪən) /
of or relating to Sigmund Freud or his ideas
a person who follows or believes in the basic ideas of Sigmund Freud
Derived forms of Freudian
- Freudianism, noun
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Cultural definitions for Freudian
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