Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

noctambulism

Noun
/nɒkˈtæmb.jə.lɪ.zəm/
Definition
The act or condition of walking during the night; sleepwalking.
Examples
  • During her noctambulism, she often wandered around the neighborhood without realizing it.
  • Noctambulism can sometimes lead to unexpected situations, such as finding oneself in strange places.
  • His noctambulism first became apparent when he was a child, often walking into his parents’ room at night.
Meaning
Noctambulism refers to a behavior where a person walks or performs other activities while in a state of sleep, usually occurring during the deeper stages of sleep.
Synonyms
  • Sleepwalking
  • Nocturnal wandering
  • Somnambulism