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Reminiscence vs Nostalgic - What's the difference?

reminiscence | nostalgic |

As nouns the difference between reminiscence and nostalgic

is that reminiscence is an act of remembering long-past experiences, often fondly while nostalgic is a person who displays nostalgia for something.

As an adjective nostalgic is

of, having, or relating to nostalgia.

reminiscence

English

(wikipedia reminiscence)

Noun

(en noun)
  • An act of remembering long-past experiences, often fondly.
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  • A mental image thus remembered.

    • Synonyms

    * recall * recollection

    Coordinate terms

    * flashback - memory of trauma

    Related terms

    * reminiscent

    See also

    * nostalgia

    External links

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    nostalgic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, having, or relating to nostalgia.
  • Reminiscent of the speaker's childhood or younger years.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who displays nostalgia for something.
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