In contrast to the major monotheistic (believing in one god) religions, African indigenous religions tend to believe that God, after creating the world, withdrew and is not involved in the day-to-day affairs of humans.
night owl in British English. See all translations. night owlnoun [ C ] uk â /ËnaÉªt ËaÊl/ us â /ËnaÉªt ËaÊl/ informal. âº a person who prefers to be awake and active at night.
Owls are most often seen and heard during the night, because they are nocturnal. However, some owls, such as the pygmy owl, are active at twilight. And if you see or hear an owl during the day, it means that you are likely encountering a diurnal owl that sleeps at night just like we doâtwo diurnal owls are the burrowing owl and the short-eared owl.