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Meaning of "empty-nest syndrome" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EMPTY-NEST SYNDROME

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EMPTY-NEST SYNDROME

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Empty-Nest syndrome is a noun.
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WHAT DOES EMPTY-NEST SYNDROME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Empty nest syndrome

Empty nest syndrome is a feeling of grief and loneliness parents or guardians may feel when their children leave home for the first time, such as to live on their own or to attend a college or university. It is not a clinical condition. Since a young adult moving out from his or her parents' house is generally a normal and healthy event, the symptoms of empty nest syndrome often go unrecognized. This can result in depression and a loss of purpose for parents, since the departure of their children from "the nest" leads to adjustments in parents' lives. Empty nest syndrome is especially common in full-time mothers.

Definition of empty-nest syndrome in the English dictionary

The definition of empty-nest syndrome in the dictionary is a condition, often involving depression, loneliness, etc, experienced by parents living in a home from which the children have grown up and left.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EMPTY-NEST SYNDROME

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WORDS THAT END LIKE EMPTY-NEST SYNDROME

acute respiratory distress syndrome
aerodrome
airdrome
Asperger´s syndrome
carpal tunnel syndrome
chrome
chronic fatigue syndrome
cosmodrome
fragile-X syndrome
Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
hippodrome
irritable bowel syndrome
Marfan syndrome
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Tourette syndrome
Tourette´s syndrome
toxic shock syndrome
velodrome
Williams syndrome

Synonyms and antonyms of empty-nest syndrome in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «empty-nest syndrome» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EMPTY-NEST SYNDROME

Find out the translation of empty-nest syndrome to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of empty-nest syndrome from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «empty-nest syndrome» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

空巢综合征
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

El síndrome del nido vacío
570 millions of speakers

English

empty-nest syndrome
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खाली घोंसला सिंड्रोम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

متلازمة العش الفارغ -
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Синдром пустыми гнездо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

síndrome do ninho vazio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খালি নেস্তল সিন্ড্রোম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

syndrome du nid vide
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sindrom sarang kosong
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

leeren Nest -Syndrom
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

空の巣症候群
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

빈 둥지 증후군
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sindrom kosong nest
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Hội chứng rỗng làm tổ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெற்று-கூடு நோய்க்குறி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रिक्त-नेस्ट सिंड्रोम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Boş yuva sendromu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

La sindrome del nido vuoto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

syndrom pustego gniazda
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Синдром порожніми гніздо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Sindromul gol - cuib
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Το σύνδρομο άδειο φωλιά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

leë - nes sindroom
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tomt - boet syndrom
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tom - reir syndrom
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of empty-nest syndrome

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EMPTY-NEST SYNDROME»

The term «empty-nest syndrome» is normally little used and occupies the 113.827 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EMPTY-NEST SYNDROME» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about empty-nest syndrome

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EMPTY-NEST SYNDROME»

Discover the use of empty-nest syndrome in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to empty-nest syndrome and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stories to Open the Heart and ...
Whether you’re discovering Chicken Soup for the first time or are a long time fan, this volume will inspire you to be a better person, reach for your highest potential, share your love, and embrace the world around you.
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, 2012
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Encyclopedia of Aging and Public Health
Sara Harkness First introduced in 1914 by writer Dorothy Canfield, the concept of ''empty nest syndrome'' was clinically identified and popularized in the 1970s as a group of symptoms including depression, loneliness, and low self‐esteem, ...
Sana Loue, Martha Sajatovic, 2007
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Facing Down Empty Nest Syndrome
Thisisbecause empty nest syndrome isnot a clinical diagnosis. Asa result, all that statisticians, clinicians,orwriters can do isinterview people suffering from it (and “ suffering” maybe averyapt word) and extrapolate estimates fromthat.
Cynthia MacGregor, 2013
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The Complete Guide to Mental Health for Women
iddle age (defined roughly as the time from age forty to age sixty-five) has traditionally been seen as a rotten time for women, who are thought to be afflicted with major issues such empty nest syndrome, retirement, developmental tasks, and ...
Lauren Slater, Jessica Henderson Daniel, Amy Elizabeth Banks, 2003
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Child, Adolescent and Family Development
The empty nest syndrome An important stage in the family life-cycle identified by various theorists has been called the 'empty nest syndrome'. This occurs when the children have grown to adulthood and leave the family home to establish a life ...
Phillip T. Slee, 2002
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Group's Emergency Response Handbook for Women's Ministry
the BasiCs The term empty-nest syndrome refers to an emotional condition some women experience when one or more of their children move out of the home. Many mothers have dedicated two decades to raising their children, so when their ...
Group Publishing, 2007
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The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling
Though “empty-nest syndrome” gets a lot of bad press, for many parents this is a joyous time, a time when marital and life satisfaction skyrockets. • However, some parents find it confusing and frightening. Some fear their kids will make poor ...
Dr. Tim Clinton, Dr. John Trent, 2009
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The Boomerang Age: Transitions to Adulthood in Families
Why should parents experience the empty nest syndrome? Many theorize that during middle-age and the transition to old age, individuals experience “loss” events. These loss events include the loss of work, the departure of children, the  ...
Barbara A. Mitchell, 2007
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Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior
The empty nest syndrome refers to the idea that a woman may become depressed after her last child leaves home. Supposedly, the woman's self- esteem plummets as one of her major roles in life (mother and caregiver) is downgraded.
Dennis Coon, John Mitterer, 2006
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Sex For Dummies
ahead of time of the dangers of empty-nest syndrome, then they can do something about it while the kids are still home. Empty-nest syndrome takes years to develop. It starts when a couple begins to drift apart but stays together because of the ...
Ruth K. Westheimer, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EMPTY-NEST SYNDROME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term empty-nest syndrome is used in the context of the following news items.
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How higher education deals with security threats
... physical safety, their happiness, empty-nest syndrome, their future. Do they now have to worry about identity theft and data security, too? «CIO, Jul 15»
2
Chippewa Red Cross volunteer helps out in Texas
“I had started to realize that my kids would be gone soon, and what was I going to do about that empty-nest syndrome that I'd heard about? «Timesonline.com, Jul 15»
3
Family 411: Couples try to avoid divorce while coping with 'empty
Researchers are seeing a growing number of divorces among middle-aged couples dealing with "empty-nest syndrome." In this week's Family ... «Alabama's News Leader, Jul 15»
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Demographics, income feed rising trend in pet ownership in US
So there's a whole lot of people who live well into an era of life where the kids have gone away and they have empty-nest syndrome.”. «Sioux City Journal, Jul 15»
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Empty-Nest Syndrome Can Hit You When You Least Expect It
What I mean is that people expect a woman to have empty-nest syndrome and talk to you as if you should. I've been given all sorts of advice ... «BlogHer, Jun 15»
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More than a dog's life
... seems mired in the humdrum period that often follows empty-nest syndrome. He definitely needs someone to talk to and show him affection. «Taipei Times, Jun 15»
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Oh, we Americans love our pets! Here's proof:
So there's a whole lot of people who live well into an era of life where the kids have gone away and they have empty-nest syndrome.". «Los Angeles Times, Jun 15»
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Sixth Street Filling Station to close its doors
Schnitzler admits that she opened the cafe in part because she was experiencing empty-nest syndrome, but she also wanted to do the ... «Wausau Daily Herald, Jun 15»
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The Empty-Nest Book Hatchery
According to the Mayo Clinic, empty-nest syndrome isn't a clinical diagnosis, but a phenomenon: “In the past,” the website notes, “research ... «New York Times, Oct 14»
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Empty-nest syndrome: What to do when the children move out?
Empty-nest syndrome can come from nowhere after they go or it can be a kind of dread that builds up as their school career draws to an end,” ... «Express.co.uk, Sep 14»

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