nostomania

nos·to·ma·ni·a

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nos-tuh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]
- /ˌnɒs təˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nos-tuh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]
- /ˌnɒs təˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə/

Definitions of nostomania word

noun nostomania intense homesickness; an irresistible compulsion to return home. 1
noun nostomania An overwhelming desire to return to familiar surroundings, or to one's home. 1
noun nostomania a form of insanity due to extreme homesickness; a manic desire to return home 0
noun nostomania excessive or abnormal nostalgia 0

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Origin of nostomania

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Nostomania

noun

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exclamation

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nostomania popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

nostomania usage trend in Literature

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