Nostalgia describes a longing for the past, often idealized and unrealistic.

Origin

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The term was originally coined by Johannes Hofer, a medical student in 1678 ( = nostos = returning home, = algos = pain/longing) roots, to refer to "the pain a sick person feels because he wishes to return to his native land, and fears never to see it again". This neologism was so successful that people forgot its origin. Moreover, its original meaning--referring to a serious medical disorder--has been lost as the word nostalgia entered everyday language.

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@dailydi Esa chilenas ya no existen :( por eso mi nostalgia :(
marulita07 (Maria Sanchez) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:43:53 -0000
@dailydi Esa chilenas ya no existen :( por eso mi nostalgia :(
Listening to "Nostalgia - Rang De 2005" posted by Rita
murthyug (murthy ug) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:43:01 -0000
Listening to "Nostalgia - Rang De 2005" posted by Rita
ahhh q nostalgia...esteee mi querida @luisitax gracias x lo de mi entrada, si toy bien dentro de lo q cabe, spero q tu estes mucho mejor :D
lokopanda (luis hans) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:40:42 -0000
ahhh q nostalgia...esteee mi querida @luisitax gracias x lo de mi entrada, si toy bien dentro de lo q cabe, spero q tu estes mucho mejor :D
Conselho é uma forma de nostalgia !
alinecollares (Aline Collares) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:39:31 -0000
Conselho é uma forma de nostalgia !
wow. huge sense of nostalgia driving up Tonkin and listening to the Police. odd times indeed
lab_mouse (Lab_Mouse) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:39:21 -0000
wow. huge sense of nostalgia driving up Tonkin and listening to the Police. odd times indeed
hou me levante con ganas de actualizar mi meadd!! nose, ayer me acoste re tarde i acompañe los destaques me dio una nostalgia *_*
nikitolara (Nicolás) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:38:35 -0000
hou me levante con ganas de actualizar mi meadd!! nose, ayer me acoste re tarde i acompañe los destaques me dio una nostalgia *_*

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