alienist
nounmasculine/femininetécnico/ɐljɛˈniʃtɐ/low
a·li·e·nis·ta
Definition
A psychiatrist or specialist in mental diseases, especially in historical usage.
The court called upon an alienist to assess the defendant's sanity.
In the 19th century, alienists worked primarily in asylums.
Common collocations
forensic alienist
Etymology
Do francês 'aliéniste', de 'aliéné'.