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alienist

 

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Noun alienist has 1 sense
  1. alienist - a psychiatrist and specialist in the legal aspects of mental illness
    --1 is a kind of
    psychiatrist, head-shrinker, shrink

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Alienist

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A psychiatrist or psychologist who specializes in mental disorders, especially those related to legal matters.

Example sentence: The alienist played a crucial role in the criminal trial by providing expert testimony on the defendant's mental state.


Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: A person who studies or is an expert in extraterrestrial life.

Example sentence: The renowned alienist dedicated his life to researching the possibility of intelligent life on other planets.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or associated with the study of mental disorders.

Example sentence: The conference focused on the latest advancements in alienist theory and treatment methods.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Foreign or unfamiliar; not native.

Example sentence: The small town was wary of the alienist customs brought by the newcomer.


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