Nocturnalist

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A creature of nocturnal habits.

    "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. 2
    A physician trained as a hospitalist who practices primarily nocturnal care.

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"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."

Etymology

From nocturnal + -ist.

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