nocturnalist

English

Etymology

nocturnal +‎ -ist

Noun

nocturnalist (plural nocturnalists)

1. A creature of nocturnal habits.
   • 2009 June 9, Natalie Angier, “Brainy Echidna Proves Looks Aren’t Everything”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     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.

2. A physician trained as a hospitalist who practices primarily nocturnal care.