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psychoanalyst

/ˌsaɪkoʊˈænəlɪst/
psy · cho · an · a · lyst
Adverb:psychoanalytically
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Plural:psychoanalysts
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Adjective:psychoanalytic
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• noun

1

A mental health practitioner who treats psychological disorders using psychoanalysis, investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind.

Example

"The patient met with her psychoanalyst three times a week to explore the unconscious roots of her recurring dreams."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse a psychoanalyst with a psychiatrist or a psychologist: a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication, and a psychologist studies mental processes and behavior broadly, whereas a psychoanalyst specifically practices psychoanalysis (often rooted in Freudian theory) and may first train as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or clinical social worker.

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psycho
psychoanalysis
psychoanalyst
psychoanalyze
psychobabble
psychodrama

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from 'psychoanalysis' (introduced in French and German by Sigmund Freud in 1896), combining Ancient Greek 'psykhe' (mind, soul) and 'analysis' (a loosening or resolving into parts).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Psychoanalyst. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/psychoanalyst
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