noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   an overwhelming desire to return to familiar surroundings, or to one's home uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

achingbathosbleeding heartgoohankeringhearts-and-flowers

Etymology

From Ancient Greek νόστος (nóstos, “a return home”) + -mania.

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