Alienisms

/ˈeɪliənɪzəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of alienism; multiple instances, theories, or practices of treating mental alienation or studying estranged minds.

Etymology

Plural form of alienism, using the standard English plural suffix -s.

Kelly Says

Different regions developed different alienisms—French asylum doctors had different approaches than American or German ones—creating a spectrum of Victorian theories about how minds could become alien to themselves.

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