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Nyctophilia \noun \nict-o-fill-e-a
The love of darkness or night, or feeling like you belong in the dark.
Usually applies to those who often feel sadness!
Examples
Sitting in the corner of a dark room and feeling comfortable “nyctophilia”
Word Origin
nycto- ‘night’
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