Alienist (Noun)
Meaning
A psychiatrist and specialist in the legal aspects of mental illness.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The trial called in an alienist to testify about the defendant's mental state at the time of the crime.
- As a skilled alienist, Dr. Lee provided critical insight into the minds of the convicted felons.
- The court appointed an alienist to evaluate the defendant's competence to stand trial.
- An alienist specializing in forensic psychiatry examined the suspect's mental history.
- The prosecutor challenged the testimony of the defense's alienist expert, calling into question the accuracy of the diagnosis.