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psychoanalyst

Psychoanalyst (noun) means a therapist trained to practice psychoanalysis. Example: “Her psychoanalyst encouraged her to talk freely about her dreams.”

noun
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A therapist trained to practice psychoanalysis.
"Her psychoanalyst encouraged her to talk freely about her dreams."

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In plain EnglishSomeone professionally trained to conduct psychoanalysis.

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psychoanalysts plural

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Etymology

From psycho- + analyst.

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What does “psychoanalyst” mean?

The word “psychoanalyst” means a therapist trained to practice psychoanalysis. In plain terms, someone professionally trained to conduct psychoanalysis.

How do you use “psychoanalyst” in a sentence?

Here is “psychoanalyst” used in a sentence: “Her psychoanalyst encouraged her to talk freely about her dreams.”

What part of speech is “psychoanalyst”?

“Psychoanalyst” is a noun.

What is the meaning of psychoanalyst?

"psychoanalyst" (noun) means a therapist trained to practice psychoanalysis.

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