Simple Definition of nocturnal

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nocturnal

adjective

1
: active mainly during the night
nocturnal animals
2
formal : happening at night
a nocturnal journey

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“Nocturnal.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/nocturnal. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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