Nightlives

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The distinct existences or activities that occur during the hours of darkness ; the separate adventures, routines, or social scenes experienced at night
2. Refers to multiple ways in which life unfolds after sunset ; encompasses various nocturnal routines, pursuits, or social engagements
3. The plural forms of experiences or identities associated with nighttime ; covers the range of vibrant, secretive, or active lives led during the night

Etymology: "Nightlives" is the plural of "nightlife", which is formed from "night" and "life". The plural is an inflected form, so it simply refers to more than one kind of after-dark activity or scene, such as several nightlife districts or nightlife pursuits taken together. The noun "nightlife" itself is a plain compound of two very old English words. "Night" comes from Old English "niht", and "life" from Old English "lif", so the pairing describes life lived when the sun has gone down.

Synonyms: nocturnal lives, evening activities

Antonyms: daylives, diurnal lives