nyctophile

Meanings

• noun

  A person who loves or is strongly attracted to night or darkness.

  - "As a nyctophile, John enjoyed long walks in the moonlit park."
  - "Sarah's cat was a true nyctophile, preferring to sleep during the day and hunt at night."

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Variants

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nyctophobia

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'nyctos' meaning night and 'philein' meaning to love.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nyctophile' was first used in the late 19th century.

2. There is a condition called 'nyctophilia' that causes people to be more active at night.

3. In ancient Greece, there was a myth about a nyctophile god named Hypnos, who was the god of sleep.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nocturnal: Refers to animals or plants that are most active during the night.

2. Nyctophobia: A fear of the night or darkness.

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Culture

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In literature, nyctophiles are often portrayed as mysterious and alluring figures. In art, they may be depicted as nocturnal creatures or as people who find beauty in the night. In music, there are songs dedicated to nyctophiles and their love for the night.

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1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'nyctophile' as a person enjoying the night or darkness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nyctophile' with the night, darkness, and things that are most active during those times.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Night lovers are fascinating' to remember the meaning of 'nyctophile'.

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