alienist
Meaning
- (dated) An expert in mental illness, especially with reference to legal ramifications.
- (dated) A psychiatrist.
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Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈeɪ.lɪ.ən.ɪst/
Etymology
Borrowed from French aliéniste, from aliéné (“insane”).
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