Sonder

/ˈsɒndər/ noun

Definition

The realization that each passerby has a life as vivid and complex as your own.

Etymology

From Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. Already celebrated! But as a closing word: sonder is empathy's doorway.

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Translations

ESEspañol
sonder
PTPortuguês
sonder
ZH中文
人群恍惚
ARالعربية
سوندر
FRFrançais
sonder
SWKiswahili
sonder
HIहिन्दी
सोंदर
JA日本語
ソンダー

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