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nostomania

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nos⋅to⋅ma⋅ni⋅a

  [nos-tuh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]
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–noun
intense homesickness; an irresistible compulsion to return home.
Origin:
1850–55; < Gk nósto(s) a return home + -mania
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Main Entry:  nostomania
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  an overwhelming homesickness; a passion for nostalgia
Etymology:  Greek nostos 'homecoming'
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