alienism

[eyl-yuh-niz-uhm, ey-lee-uh-]

noun

1. alienage.

alienism

/ ˈeɪlɪə-, ˈeɪljəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. obsolete,  the study and treatment of mental illness

Word History and Origins

Origin of alienism¹

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10; alien + -ism

Example Sentences

The law was very gentle in the construction of the disability of alienism.

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In Wales, a great tradition survives; in Ireland, a supreme tradition fades through sunset-hued horizons; in Celtic Scotland, a passionate regret, a despairing love and longing, narrows yearly before a dull and incredibly selfish alienism.

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The terms "drysalter", a dealer in certain chemical products and foods, and "alienism", the study and treatment of mental illness, have also faded from use.

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But I know that slowly and unconsciously the atmosphere of the settlement thawed out the asperity of alienism.

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Racial differences and consequent alienism in habits of thought made a rapprochement seem hopeless.

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