Complete Definition of "superego"

English

Etymology
Super- + ego.

Pronunciation
w:International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA:/sup�rigo�/
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-i�ɡ��|-i�ɡ��

Noun
en-noun
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  1. (Psychoanalysis) The part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards that have been learned.

Translations
Spanish: superyó

See also
ego
id

vi:superego

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