• Alienist

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /ˈeɪlɪənɪst/

    Origin

    From French aliéniste, from aliéné, for insane

    Full definition of alienist

    Noun

    alienist

    (plural alienists)
    1. An expert in mental illness, especially with reference to legal ramifications.
    2. (obsolete) A psychiatrist or psychologist.

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