neo-Freudian

adjective

neo-Freud·​ian ˌnē-ō-ˈfrȯi-dē-ən How to pronounce neo-Freudian (audio)
often capitalized N
: of or relating to a school of psychoanalysis that differs from Freudian orthodoxy in emphasizing the importance of social and cultural factors in the development of an individual's personality
neo-Freudian noun often capitalized N

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neo-Freudian was in 1932

Dictionary Entries Near neo-Freudian

Cite this Entry

“Neo-Freudian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neo-Freudian. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

neo-Freudian

1 of 2 adjective
neo-Freud·​ian -ˈfrȯid-ē-ən How to pronounce neo-Freudian (audio)
often capitalized N
: of or relating to a school of psychoanalysis that differs from Freudian orthodoxy in emphasizing the importance of social and cultural factors in the development of an individual's personality

neo-Freudian

2 of 2 noun
often capitalized N
: a member of or advocate of a neo-Freudian school of psychoanalysis
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!