Freudian

Freudian
/froy"dee euhn/, adj.
1. of or pertaining to Sigmund Freud or his doctrines, esp. with respect to the causes and treatment of neurotic and psychopathic states, the interpretation of dreams, etc.
n.
2. a person, esp. a psychoanalyst, who adheres to the basic doctrines of Freud.
[1905-10; FREUD + -IAN]

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