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Alienism Definition & Meaning

alienism
noun
  1. an obsolete term for the study and treatment of mental illness
  2. the quality of being alien

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Frequently asked questions

What does alienism mean?
an obsolete term for the study and treatment of mental illness the quality of being alien
What part of speech is alienism?
Alienism is a noun.
How many definitions does alienism have?
Alienism has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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