empty nest syndrome

See also: empty-nest syndrome

English

Noun

empty nest syndrome (uncountable)

1. A feeling of loneliness or depression experienced by some parents when their children have matured and left home.

Related terms

• empty nester

Translations

feeling of loneliness or depression experienced by some parents

• French: syndrome du nid vide m
• Portuguese: síndrome do ninho vazio f
• Spanish: síndrome del nido vacío

See also

• full nest syndrome