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noctambulist

Pronunciation: /nɒkˈtambjʊlɪst/
Definition of noctambulist

noun

rare
  • a sleepwalker.

Derivatives

noctambulism

noun

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin nox, noct- 'night' + ambulare 'to walk' + -ist

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Definition of noctambulist in the US English dictionary
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