How Do You Spell OIKOMANIA?

Pronunciation: [ˌɔ͡ɪkəmˈe͡ɪni͡ə] (IPA)

Oikomania (ɔɪkə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə) is a word derived from Greek, meaning an excessive love or enthusiasm for home life or the domestic environment. The spelling of the word includes a combination of Greek and Latin roots. The "oi" in the beginning is pronounced as "oy", and the stress falls on the second syllable, "mei". The word contains a schwa in the first syllable and the ending is pronounced as "nia". The correct pronunciation and spelling of "oikomania" can help you communicate this concept effectively in your conversations and writing.

OIKOMANIA Meaning and Definition

1. Oikomania refers to an intense, compulsive, or excessive desire for and preoccupation with managing, organizing, or controlling one's home, household affairs, or domestic environment. The term is derived from the Greek words "oikos," which means "house" or "home," and "mania," which translates to "madness" or "obsession."

   This psychological phenomenon is characterized by an extreme fixation on maintaining order, cleanliness, and perfection within the domestic sphere. Individuals experiencing oikomania may devote an excessive amount of time and energy to cleaning, tidying, arranging, or managing every aspect of their home, leading to neglect of other activities or relationships.

   Oikomania can manifest in various ways, ranging from a general obsession with cleanliness and organization to rigid and unforgiving routines or rituals related to housework. People who exhibit oikomania may feel anxious, distressed, or unable to function properly if their home environment is not impeccably maintained.

   Although a certain level of care and attention to one's living space is considered normal and desirable, oikomania represents an extreme form of this behavior. It may be linked to underlying psychological conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or perfectionism. Treatment for oikomania typically involves therapy, counseling, or cognitive-behavioral techniques aimed at managing or modifying the obsessive thoughts and behaviors associated with this condition.

2. Ecomania.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for OIKOMANIA

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• pikomania
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• oikonania
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Etymology of OIKOMANIA

The word oikomania is derived from two Greek words: oikos, meaning house or home, and mania, meaning madness or obsession. So, the literal meaning of oikomania is house madness or obsession with the home.