Alienism

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈeɪlɪənɪzÉ™m/

From alien + -ism.

Full definition of alienism

Noun

1. The fact or position of being an alien; alienage.

Related terms

• alienist

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

Noun

1. (archaic) The study or treatment of mental disorders; psychiatry.