Associations to the word «Alienist»

Wiktionary

ALIENIST, noun. (obsolete) An expert in mental illness, especially with reference to legal ramifications.
ALIENIST, noun. (obsolete) A psychiatrist or psychologist.

Dictionary definition

ALIENIST, noun. A psychiatrist and specialist in the legal aspects of mental illness.

Wise words

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