Associations to the word «Homesickness»

Wiktionary

HOMESICKNESS, noun. The characteristic of being homesick; a strong, sad feeling of missing one's home (and often left-behind loved ones, such as family and friends) when physically away.

Dictionary definition

HOMESICKNESS, noun. A longing to return home.

Wise words

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