collective unconscious

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Definitions of collective unconscious words

singular noun collective unconscious In psychology, the collective unconscious consists of the basic ideas and images that all people are believed to share because they have inherited them. 3
noun collective unconscious (in Jungian psychological theory) a part of the unconscious mind incorporating patterns of memories, instincts, and experiences common to all mankind. These patterns are inherited, may be arranged into archetypes, and are observable through their effects on dreams, behaviour, etc 3
noun collective unconscious in the theory of C. G. Jung, the part of the unconscious mind that each human being inherits along with all other human beings: it contains certain patterns, or archetypes, present in all cultures 3
noun collective unconscious (in Jungian psychology) inborn unconscious psychic material common to humankind, accumulated by the experience of all preceding generations. 1
noun collective unconscious (psychology) The common experiences, thoughts and opinions of a large group of people taken as a whole. 0

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20

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