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nostalgia
/nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/
[/nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/]
sentimental longing for past
Advancednoun
Definition
A sentimental longing for happy times or places in the past.
Example
Old photographs filled him with nostalgia for the long summers of his carefree childhood.
Old photographs filled him with nostalgia for the long summers of his carefree childhood.
Etymology
Coined from Greek 'nostos' (return home) and 'algos' (pain).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes bittersweet fondness for the past, often triggered by memories.