What does alienism mean?
Definitions for alienism
ˈeɪl yəˌnɪz əm, ˈeɪ li ə-alienism
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Princeton's WordNet
alienismnoun
an obsolete term for the study and treatment of mental illness
alienage, alienismnoun
the quality of being alien
Wikipedia
Alienism
Alienism is an obsolete term for psychiatry, the study and treatment of mental illnesses. In the early 20th century this term was replaced by that of psychiatrist.
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alienism
Alienism is an outdated term referring to the study and treatment of mental illnesses. It was predominantly used in the 19th and early 20th century when psychiatrists were often referred to as alienists. In a broader context, it can also refer to a feeling or state of being alienated; a sense of not belonging.
Webster Dictionary
Alienismnoun
the status or legal condition of an alien; alienage
Alienismnoun
the study or treatment of diseases of the mind
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of alienism in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of alienism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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