Oneironaut
//oʊˈnaɪɹoʊnɔt// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A person who explores dream worlds, usually associated with lucid dreaming.
"During a lucid dream it is possible for the dreamer (or “oneironaut,” as LaBerge puts it) to think reasonably clearly, remember the conditions of waking life and act voluntarily, all while remaining soundly, restfully asleep."
Example
More examples"During a lucid dream it is possible for the dreamer (or “oneironaut,” as LaBerge puts it) to think reasonably clearly, remember the conditions of waking life and act voluntarily, all while remaining soundly, restfully asleep."
Etymology
From oneiro- + -naut.
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