Psychiatrist vs. Alienist

Psychiatristnoun

(medicine) A medical doctor specializing in psychiatry.

Psychiatristnoun

a physician who specializes in psychiatry

Psychiatrist

A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in psychiatry, the branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders. Psychiatrists are medical doctors and evaluate patients to determine whether their symptoms are the result of a physical illness, a combination of physical and mental ailments or strictly mental issues.

Alienistnoun

(dated) An expert in mental illness, especially with reference to legal ramifications.

Alienistnoun

(dated) A psychiatrist or psychologist.

Alienistnoun

One who treats diseases of the mind.

Alienistnoun

a psychiatrist and specialist in the legal aspects of mental illness