Definition: In English, the term "alienists" can be translated as "misbelievers in extraterrestrial life". It implies that people believe there are intelligent beings or beings from other planets, galaxies, or universes beyond our own. A "misbeliever" is one who holds a religious view of the world's existence, believing in god, gods or spirits. An "alienist" is someone who believes in extraterrestrial life – any form of intelligent life on Earth that appears to be different from anything known to the human race. The word comes from the Greek ἀλλαβής (alabēse), which means "from, by the sea," and has been a common term for aliens or beings discovered in outer space. The term was first used by astronomer Erich von Dantzig and Russian physicist L. A. S. Manin to describe extraterrestrial life. The word is considered a bit vague since it could refer to any entity that appears to be different from anything Earth's inhabitants, not just extraterrestrial life. This term has been historically associated with various aliens or extra-terrestrial beings such as the Mars Colonists (an alleged group of extraterrestrials on Mars), and others like the "Giant Squid", a creature purportedly living in the ocean off Antarctica. The word is also used metaphorically to describe people who lack faith or belief in God or other gods, who may not believe that humans are unique from all creatures, animals or even humans. This can be seen as an expression of skepticism and doubt about the existence of intelligent life beyond Earth, especially if it is felt as a challenge or threat. The term alienists was first used by Erich von Dantzig, L.A. S. Manin and others in 1950s to describe a group of extraterrestrial beings. The term has since been used in various contexts including science fiction, fantasy, conspiracy theories, and even as a metaphor for nonbelievers or skeptical people. In summary, the word "alienists" is an expression that refers to any entity believed to be from another planet or universe beyond our known world. It can have a vague sense of alienness but also has implications related to skepticism and the possibility of extraterrestrial life or intelligent beings on Earth.

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