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sophrology

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A technique consisting of a set of physical and mental exercises for reducing stress and promoting well-being.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

Coined by Dr. Alfonso Caycedo in the 1960s from Ancient Greek σώφρων (sṓphrōn, “sane, reasonable”) + -logy.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: sofrologia — technique to reduce stress and promote well-being
  • French: sophrologie — technique to reduce stress and promote well-being
  • Galician: sofroloxía — technique to reduce stress and promote well-being
  • German: Sophrologie — technique to reduce stress and promote well-being
  • Italian: sofrologia — technique to reduce stress and promote well-being
  • Occitan: sofrologia — technique to reduce stress and promote well-being
  • Portuguese: sofrologia — technique to reduce stress and promote well-being
  • Spanish: sofrología — technique to reduce stress and promote well-being