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nocturnalists

nocturnalists is the plural of nocturnalist.

Meaning of nocturnalist

Noun

nocturnalist (plural nocturnalists)

  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.2009 June 9, Natalie Angier, “Brainy Echidna Proves Looks Aren’t Everything”, in New York Times
  2. A physician trained as a hospitalist who practices primarily nocturnal care.

Questions about nocturnalists

What is nocturnalists the plural of?
Nocturnalists is the plural of nocturnalist.

Words near nocturnalists in the dictionary

  1. nocturnal penile tumescences
  2. nocturnal pollution
  3. nocturnal pollutions
  4. nocturnalism
  5. nocturnalist
  6. nocturnalists
  7. nocturnalities
  8. nocturnality
  9. nocturnall
  10. nocturnally
  11. nocturnalness

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