alienism

English

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ən.ɪz.əm/

Etymology 1

alien +‎ -ism

Noun

alienism (usually uncountable, plural alienisms)

The fact or position of being an alien; alienage.

Translations

Fact or position of being an alien

Esperanto: alienismo

Etymology 2

From French aliénisme, from aliéné in the meaning of "insane"

Noun

alienism (uncountable)

(archaic) The study or treatment of mental disorders; psychiatry.
- 2016 Dr. Seward, Penny Dreadful s3e1, 32min
  Since I'm sure you're not familiar with alienism I'll tell you how it works.

Related terms

alienist

Translations

the study or treatment of mental disorders; psychiatry

French: aliénisme (fr) m

Anagrams

Emilians, Milesian

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