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What is the proper term for being glad to be back on land again?
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What is the proper term for being glad to be back on land again?
I don't think that there is "one word" for this. Usually people who feel that way fall to their knees as soon as the reach land and kiss the ground.
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Hi deoos202,

I would suggest the expression "eulogizing of the Resurrection".

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