awiwi

/æwiːwiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used to describe a feeling of longing or nostalgia for a place that may not be one’s hometown or birthplace, often associated with a sense of belonging.

“She had an awiwi for her grandmother’s village in rural Japan, where she spent her childhood summers.”

Synonyms

  • longing
  • nostalgia

Antonyms

  • disconnection
  • estrangement