nostology

/nɑˈstɑlədʒi/
noun
  1. The study of returning home or of homesickness.
    • Her interest in nostology grew after she spent years living abroad.
    • Nostology is a niche field that combines psychology and geography.
    • The professor's course on nostology explored how soldiers felt after returning from war.
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