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Schizo: meaning, definitions and examples

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schizo

 

[ ˈskɪt.soʊ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental illness

Schizo is an informal and derogatory slang term often used to refer to someone who has schizophrenia, a serious mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perception, emotions, language, and sense of self. It can also describe someone showing symptoms of severe mental illness. Due to its negative connotations, it is advisable to use more respectful terminology when referring to individuals with mental health conditions.

Synonyms

mentally ill, schizophrenic

Examples of usage

  • He was labeled a schizo by his peers.
  • Don't use schizo as a joke; it's offensive.
  • The media often portrays schizo characters inaccurately.

Translations

Translations of the word "schizo" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esquizofrênico

🇮🇳 स्किज़ोफ्रेनिया

🇩🇪 Schizophrenie

🇮🇩 skizofrenia

🇺🇦 шизофренія

🇵🇱 schizofrenia

🇯🇵 統合失調症

🇫🇷 schizophrénie

🇪🇸 esquizofrenia

🇹🇷 şizofreni

🇰🇷 조현병

🇸🇦 الفصام

🇨🇿 schizofrenie

🇸🇰 schizofrénia

🇨🇳 精神分裂症

🇸🇮 shizofrenija

🇮🇸 geðklofi

🇰🇿 психоз

🇬🇪 შიზოფრენია

🇦🇿 şizofreniya

🇲🇽 esquizofrenia

Etymology

The term 'schizo' originates from the word 'schizophrenia,' which itself is derived from the Greek words 'schizo' meaning 'to split' and 'phren' meaning 'mind.' It was first introduced in the early 20th century by Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler, who used it to describe a group of disorders that involve a split between thought processes and reality. Over time, 'schizo' has evolved into a casual slang term, but its usage is now considered derogatory and insensitive within mental health discourse. The shift toward more respectful language reflects a broader societal effort to reduce stigma surrounding mental illness. Originally used in diagnostic contexts, the term has been appropriated into popular culture, often leading to misrepresentations of the experiences of those with schizophrenia.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,943, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.