αγρυπνία — meaning in English

English meaning

• vigil noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.

Senses

αγρυπνία is used for these senses in English:

• agrypnia (psychiatry, pathology) Persistent loss of sleep; insomnia; sleeplessness.
• vigil An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.

vigil — full definition

1. noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
2. noun A quiet public gathering held to show support for a cause or to mourn someone.

Related Greek words