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nostomania

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[nos-tuh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh] / ˌnɒs təˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn jə /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of nostomania

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

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

From The Guardian Dec. 16, 2010

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