nocturnalist

English

Etymology

nocturnal +‎ -ist

Noun

nocturnalist (plural nocturnalists)

  1. A creature of nocturnal habits.
    • 2009 June 9, Natalie Angier, “Brainy Echidna Proves Looks Aren’t Everything”, in New York Times‎:
      In a recent issue of The Journal of Mammalogy, Mr. Opiang offers the first glimpse of the natural history and ecology of an immaculately private nocturnalist with a surprisingly well-endowed brain.
  2. A physician trained as a hospitalist who practices primarily nocturnal care.
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