Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sigmund

Proper Noun
/ˈsɪɡ.mənd/
Definition
A name of Germanic origin, commonly associated with the founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud.
Examples
  • Sigmund Freud introduced groundbreaking ideas about the human psyche.
  • Many psychologists study the theories developed by Sigmund Freud.
Meaning
Typically refers to Sigmund Freud, who is regarded as the father of psychoanalysis, a method of treating mental illness and a theory of personality development.
Synonyms
  • Freud