Definitions for Freudianˈfrɔɪ di ən

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

Freud•i•anˈfrɔɪ di ən(adj.)

  1. of or pertaining to Sigmund Freud or his theories.

    Category: Psychology

  2. (n.)a person who adheres to the basic theories or practices of Freud.

    Category: Psychology

Origin of Freudian:

1905–10

Freud′i•an•ism(n.)

Princeton's WordNet

  1. Freudian(adj)

    a person who follows the basic theories or practices of Sigmund Freud

  2. Freudian(adj)

    of or relating to Sigmund Freud or his psychoanalytic ideas

    "Freudian theories"

Wiktionary

  1. Freudian(Noun)

    A follower of Freud or his methods.

  2. Freudian(Adjective)

    Relating to or influenced by the Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) and his methods of psychoanalysis.

  3. Freudian(Adjective)

    Susceptible to analysis in terms of unconscious thoughts or desires.


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