anti-freudian

an·ti-Freud·i·an

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Definitions of anti-freudian word

adjective anti-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. 1
noun anti-freudian a person, especially a psychoanalyst, who adheres to the basic doctrines of Freud. 1

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; Freud + -ian

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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