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wild man syndrome

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A culture-bound syndrome of New Guinea, in which a man who is unable to meet his financial obligations instead loots his neighbours' homes, runs into the forest, and returns in a state of amnesia.

uncountable

CEFR level

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

wild mangosteen wild mare's milk wild marjoram wild mint wild mustard wild oat

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