nature deficit disorder

A form of nature-deficit disorder — A disputed class of behavioural problems in modern children, ascribed to the fact that they spend little time outdoors.

Meanings

nounnature deficit disorder (countable and uncountable, plural nature deficit disorders)

plural nature deficit disorders

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of nature-deficit disorder.
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