Noctambulist: meaning, definitions and examples
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noctambulist
[ nɒkˈtæmbjʊlɪst ]
sleepwalking behavior
A noctambulist is a person who sleepwalks, engaging in activities while in a state of sleep. This unusual behavior typically occurs during deep sleep, and the individual may not remember their actions upon waking.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The noctambulist wandered around the house, unaware of his surroundings.
- She became a noctambulist after suffering from sleep deprivation.
- Noctambulists often have no recollection of their nighttime adventures.
- The research focused on noctambulists and their sleep patterns.
Translations
Translations of the word "noctambulist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sonâmbulo
🇮🇳 सोते-सोते चलने वाला
🇩🇪 Nachtwanderer
🇮🇩 pengembara malam
🇺🇦 ноctambulіст
🇵🇱 nocny wędrowiec
🇯🇵 夢遊病者
🇫🇷 noctambule
🇪🇸 noctámbulo
🇹🇷 uyurgezer
🇰🇷 몽유병자
🇸🇦 سائر في الليل
🇨🇿 noční tulák
🇸🇰 nočný tulák
🇨🇳 梦游者
🇸🇮 nočni popotnik
🇮🇸 næturganga
🇰🇿 түнгі серуенші
🇬🇪 ღამის მნახველი
🇦🇿 gecə yürüyüşçüsü
🇲🇽 noctámbulo
Word origin
The term noctambulist is derived from the Latin words 'noctis' meaning 'of the night' and 'ambulare' meaning 'to walk'. It originally appeared in English in the early 19th century as a way to describe individuals who walk during the night while still in a state of sleep. The study of sleepwalking, or somnambulism, has roots in ancient cultures, but it became a subject of more formal medical study in the 19th century, coinciding with advances in understanding sleep disorders. The fascination with sleep and its related phenomena has led to various cultural representations of noctambulists in literature and film, often portraying them as mysterious or whimsical figures. Over time, the acceptance of the term has increased as sleep disorders gained more recognition, making the word noctambulist a notable part of psychological and medical vocabulary.