nostomania

[nos-tuh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]

noun

1. intense homesickness; an irresistible compulsion to return home.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nostomania¹

1850–55; < Greek nósto ( s ) a return home + -mania

Example Sentences

If they didn't want to, well, he could always start addressing his nostomania.

From The Guardian