naturist

[ney-cher-ist]

noun

1. a person who appreciates the beauty and benefits of nature.

2. a nudist.

Other Word Forms

• naturism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of naturist¹

First recorded in 1675–85; nature + -ist

Example Sentences

Olive Dell Ranch is a residential RV park and “the ideal spot to enjoy the nudist/naturist lifestyle whether visiting for a day or an overnight stay,” according to its website.

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Among its notables were Old West lawman Wyatt Earp, who served as temporary marshal for 10 days while he traveled to the Klondike, and naturist John Muir.

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Over the decades, the resort also hosted national naturist and nudist conferences, Stout said.

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He was also a nudist — the genteel synonym back then was “naturist.”

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But we set out to make this film about a family naturist resort.

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