"monachopsis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by American author and neologist John Koenig, creator of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, from Ancient Greek μοναχός (monakhós, “single, solitary”) + ὄψις (ópsis, “view, sight”). Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q124285668}} Coined by American author and neologist John Koenig, {{der|en|grc|μοναχός||single, solitary}} Ancient Greek μοναχός (monakhós, “single, solitary”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} monachopsis (uncountable)
  1. (neologism, rare) The persistent sense that one is out-of-place or otherwise does not belong. Wikipedia link: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Tags: neologism, rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Emotions
    Sense id: en-monachopsis-en-noun-T3ffObum Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English neologisms

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