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

In spite of her friendly sympathy, he never felt so keenly his alienism as in her presence.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg