nudist

American  

[noo-dist, nyoo-] / ˈnu dɪst, ˈnyu- /

noun

1. a person who advocates and engages in the practice of going nude, especially in places allowing mixed-gender groups.

   We nudists, naturists, and all who agree that we should be free to choose how to dress and undress, we need to make our voices heard.

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adjective

1. of, being, relating to, or for nudists or nudism.

   Those who like to savor sun and water the way nature intended can visit one of Finland’s many nudist beaches.

Etymology

Origin of nudist

nud(e) ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )

Example Sentences

“I found my community here, a place of loving, supportive and empathetic people. Nudist or not, that’s hard to find.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

The Providence Journal reports Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds’ help wanted notice for a lifeguard this summer says qualified candidates must have “excellent communication skills” and the ability to “work as part of a team.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 29, 2018

The Dalai Lama's books are best sellers; there are Metaphysical Episcopalians and Unitarian Universalist Pagans and, a bit further down the road, the Nudist Christian Church of the Blessed Virgin Jesus.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sunshine was preceded by a letter explaining what had happened to The Nudist.

From Time Magazine Archive

Scornfully replied Nudist Spray, ''They're just sore because our meeting precedes theirs by two weeks.

From Time Magazine Archive