alienism

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English [edit]

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (UK) IPA: /ˈeɪlɪənɪzəm/

Etymology 1 [edit]

From alien + -ism.

Noun [edit]

alienism (uncountable)

  1. The fact or position of being an alien; alienage.
Related terms [edit]
Translations [edit]
Fact or position of being an alien

Etymology 2 [edit]

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

Noun [edit]

alienism (uncountable)

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