Definition of Alienist

1. Noun. A psychiatrist and specialist in the legal aspects of mental illness.

Generic synonyms: Head-shrinker, Psychiatrist, Shrink

Definition of Alienist

1. n. One who treats diseases of the mind.

Definition of Alienist

1. Noun. An expert in mental illness, especially with reference to legal ramifications. ¹

2. Noun. (obsolete) A psychiatrist or psychologist. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Alienist

1. a physician who treats mental disorders [n -S]

Medical Definition of Alienist

1. One who treats diseases of the mind. Origin: F. Alieniste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alienist

alienation of affection
alienations
alienator
alienators
aliened
alienee
alienees
aliener
alieners
alienesque
alieniloquy
aliening
alienism
alienisms
alienist (current term)
alienists
alienlike
alienly
alienness
aliennesses
alienor
alienors
aliens
aliethmoidal
aliettite
alif
alife
aliferous
aliform

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