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homesickness

 

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Noun homesickness has 1 sense
  1. homesickness - a longing to return home
    --1 is a kind of
    nostalgia

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Homesickness

Description:

Homesickness refers to the feeling of distress or longing that individuals experience when they are away from their familiar surroundings, typically their home or hometown. It often occurs when people are separated from their loved ones or accustomed environments for an extended period of time.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A deep emotional longing or nostalgia for one's home or familiar surroundings.

2. A feeling of nostalgia and melancholy experienced by individuals living or studying in a different country or location, especially when exposed to different cultures and norms.

3. A psychological condition characterized by physical and emotional symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, or sleep disturbances, caused by being away from home for an extended period.

Adjective:

1. Homesick: Feeling or exhibiting the state of homesickness.

Sample Sentences:

1. I couldn't help but feel a profound homesickness as I gazed out the window at the unfamiliar cityscape.

2. Living abroad for a year, Sarah experienced bouts of homesickness every now and then, missing her family and friends back home.

3. The homesickness she felt during her semester abroad was overwhelming, as she had never been away from home for such a long period before.

4. Despite the excitement of exploring new cultures, many exchange students can't escape occasional homesickness.

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