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dry-house guilt noun. A form of survivor guilt exhibited by people whose homes escape damage in flood-ravaged areas.

Example Citation:
"Those whose homes survived the recent flood waters in North Dakota and Manitoba often must cope with a new malady: dry-house guilt."

Subject Category:
Sociology - Anger and Anxiety

Posted on June 30, 1997 at 7:55 AM
Updated on June 30, 1997 at 7:55 AM


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