alienism

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 Etymology 2 1.5 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈeɪlɪənɪzəm/

[edit] Etymology 1

From alien + -ism.

[edit] Noun

alienism (uncountable)

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

[edit] Related terms

• alienist

[edit] Translations

[edit] Etymology 2

From French aliéné in the meaning of "insane"

[edit] Noun

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