alienism

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

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

alienism

/ ˈeɪlɪə-; ˈeɪljəˌnɪzəm /

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

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

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

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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