Janovian

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adjective

Of or relating to Arthur Janov (1924–2017), American creator of primal therapy.

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Meanings

adjectiveJanovian (comparative more Janovian, superlative most Janovian)

comparative more Janovian · superlative most Janovian

  1. Of or relating to Arthur Janov (1924–2017), American creator of primal therapy.

    As she slowly drove back down the side of the mountain, she emitted a Janovian scream of joy into the wind.

    2003, Martin Cohen, Murder...an Alternative to Marriage, page 86

Origin

From Janov + -ian.

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APA

Janovian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Janovian

MLA

“Janovian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Janovian. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Janovian,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Janovian.

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