noctambulist

Meanings

• a person who wanders about at night

  - "The noctambulist roamed the streets at night."
  - "Susan's husband was a noctambulist, often leaving their house late at night."

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Rhymes

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nocturne , cavern , gnawing , paving , straying , surveying , wayward , veering

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Homophones

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1. not commodity, but opposite
   

2. knock knock, who's there?
   

3. know, as in having knowledge or familiarity
   

4. no, as in negation or refusal
   

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Variants

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noctambulist , noctambulists

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Forms

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verb: noctambulate, noctambulant, noun: noctambulist, adjective: noctambulatory

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'noctambulare,' meaning 'to wander at night.'

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Related Concepts

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1. insomniac: A person who has difficulty sleeping or staying awake for normal periods of time. Unlike the noctambulist, who may wander the streets at night for pleasure or mischief, the insomniac is unable to sleep due to physical or mental causes, and may suffer from fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating during the day.

2. nyctophilia: A strong attraction or fascination with the night, darkness, or nocturnal creatures. Unlike the noctambulist, who may wander the streets at night for pleasure or mischief, the nyctophile is drawn to the night and darkness for aesthetic, emotional, or spiritual reasons. Nyctophiles may enjoy activities such as star gazing, watching the moon, or exploring the nighttime world of nocturnal animals and insects.

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Culture

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In literature, the noctambulist is a character who roams the streets at night, often engaging in mischief or crime. In art, noctambulist refers to a type of painting or drawing that depicts scenes or objects at night. In music, noctambulist refers to a type of jazz or blues music that features nighttime themes or a late-night, laid-back atmosphere.

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