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.