alienist

English - Turkish

Definition of alienist in English Turkish dictionary

psikiyatr

{i} psikiyatrist

{i} ruhbilimci

{i} akıl hastalıkları uzmanı

(Tıp) Akıl mütehassısı, akliyeci

English - English

Definition of alienist in English English dictionary

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

A psychiatrist or psychologist

a psychiatrist and specialist in the legal aspects of mental illness

One who treats diseases of the mind

One who treats diseases of the mind; an expert in mental illness, especially with reference to legal ramifications

{i} psychiatrist, doctor who treats mental illness; psychiatrist who serves as a professional witness in a sanity trial

Related Terms

alienists

plural of alienist

Hyphenation

al·ien·ist

Etymology

() From French aliéniste, from aliéné, for insane