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topophilia

noun/ˌtɒpəˈfɪlɪə/

C2CEFR level
90/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

A strong sense of attachment to or love of a particular place.

His topophilia for the fens ran so deep that flat, watery horizons felt like the only true beauty.

Similar: place-love, rootedness, belonging

Origin: From Greek topos 'place' + philia 'love'.

Topic: attachment in General English

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