alienism

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[edit] Pronunciation

(UK) IPA: /ˈeɪlɪənɪzəm/

[edit] Etymology 1

From alien + -ism.

[edit] Noun

alienism (uncountable)

The fact or position of being an alien; alienage.

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alienist

[edit] Translations

Fact or position of being an alien

Esperanto: alienismo (eo)

[edit] Etymology 2

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

[edit] Noun

alienism (uncountable)

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

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