"kenopsia" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Coined by American author and neologist John Koenig, creator of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, from Ancient Greek κενός (kenós, “empty”) and the modern English suffix -opsia, itself from the Ancient Greek -οψία (-opsía, “sight”). Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q124285668}} Coined by American author and neologist John Koenig, {{der|en|grc|κενός||empty}} Ancient Greek κενός (kenós, “empty”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kenopsia (uncountable)
  1. (neologism, rare) The haunting quality of seeing a location typically full of people in a state of emptiness or abandonment. Wikipedia link: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Tags: neologism, rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Emotions Related terms: liminal space
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