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Meaning of retired husband syndrome | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A psychosomatic stress-related cultural illness of Japan, where a woman begins to exhibit signs of physical illness and depression as her husband approaches retirement.

uncountable

CEFR level

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

See also

retired list Retiredly Retiredness Retiree retirement retirement annuity contract

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