Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given…

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Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence.

A person who talks in sleep is called as

  1. A.

    Philatelist

  2. B.

    Somnambulist

  3. C.

    Somniloquist

  4. D.

    Oneirocritic

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Correct answer: C

ANSWER: Somniloquist

Explanation:

A person who talks in sleep is called as Somniloquist

Suffix 'ist' is used to denote a person who is skilled or expert in something.

The word 'Somniloquist' is a Latin word. 'Somni' means sleep and 'loqui' means to talk.

The meanings of remaining words are:

Somnambulist - A person, who walks in sleep

Oneirocritic –A person who interprets dreams

Philatelist – A person who collects stamps

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