Jungian

[yoong-ee-uhn]

adjective

1. of or relating to Carl G. Jung or his theories, especially of archetypes and the collective unconscious.

noun

1. an advocate or follower of Jung's theories.

Jungian

/ ˈjʊŋɪən /

adjective

1. of, following, or relating to C. G. Jung, his system of psychoanalysis, or to analytical psychology

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jungian¹

First recorded in 1930–35; Jung + -ian

Example Sentences

I’ve studied Jungian psychology and Hindu Tantra — the energies of masculine and feminine, being and doing, birth and death.

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I spoke with therapist and Jungian analyst Stephen Kenneally about why grief is showing up for many L.A. fire victims now, six months after the disaster, and what we can do to cope.

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The portrayal of intense emotional states tied to women’s experiences is certainly a main mission of Alanis’ body of work and could also be considered a Jungian archetype.

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In Jungian theory we all have a shadow and it’s made up of two components.

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"I couldn't explain it, though I did find articles describing the phenomenon. Maybe it was Freudian - beard as security blanket. Maybe it was Jungian - beard as mask. Whatever, it made me calmer..." wrote Prince Harry.

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