alienist Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈeɪ.lɪ.ən.ɪst/
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Alienist as a Noun
1
An expert in mental illness, especially with reference to legal ramifications.
2
A psychiatrist.
3
A psychiatrist or psychologist.
Word Forms & Grammar
alienist (plural alienists)
Origin of Alienist
Borrowed from French aliéniste, from aliéné (“insane”).
Word Facts for Alienist
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ən.ɪst/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | An expert in mental illness, especially with reference to legal ramifications |
| Plural | alienists |
Alienist Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of alienist is /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ən.ɪst/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (eɪ).