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empty nest syndrome

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A feeling of loneliness or depression experienced by some parents when their children have matured and left home.

uncountable

Equivalents

1 more languages
Nederlandslegenestsyndroom

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

empty nester empty nesting empty net goal empty netter empty nose syndrome empty page

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