/ ˈhəʊmkʌmɪŋ; NAmE ˈhoʊm-/ noun
1.
[ C , U ] the act of returning to your home after being away for a long time
2.
[ C ] ( NAmE ) a social event that takes place every year at a high school , college or university for people who used to be students there
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