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homesick

adjective home·sick \ˈhōm-ˌsik\

: sad because you are away from your family and home

Full Definition of HOMESICK

:  longing for home and family while absent from them
home·sick·ness noun
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First Known Use of HOMESICK

1756
HOMESICK Defined for Kids

homesick

adjective home·sick \ˈhōm-ˌsik\

Definition of HOMESICK for Kids

:  longing for home and family
home·sick·ness noun
Medical Dictionary

homesick

adjective home·sick \ˈhōm-ˌsik\

Medical Definition of HOMESICK

:  longing for home and family while absent from them
home·sick·ness noun

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