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empty nest syndrome

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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  • Dutch: legenestsyndroom — feeling of loneliness or depression experienced by some parents
  • French: syndrome du nid vide — feeling of loneliness or depression experienced by some parents
  • Portuguese: síndrome do ninho vazio — feeling of loneliness or depression experienced by some parents
  • Spanish: síndrome del nido vacío — feeling of loneliness or depression experienced by some parents