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nostalgia

/ˌnɒsˈtældʒɪə/ noun · British & US
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What does nostalgia mean?

noun

A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Example

"The smell of freshly cut grass filled her with nostalgia for summers spent at her grandparents' farm."

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