naturopathy

[ ney-chuh-rop-uh-thee, nach-uh- ]

noun

1. a system or method of treating disease that employs no surgery or synthetic drugs but uses special diets, herbs, vitamins, massage, etc., to assist the natural healing processes.

naturopathy

/ ˌneɪtʃərəˈpæθɪk; ˈneɪtʃərəˌpæθ; ˌneɪtʃəˈrɒpəθɪ /

noun

1. a method of treating disorders, involving the use of herbs and other naturally grown foods, sunlight, fresh air, etc Also callednature cure

Derived Forms

• naturopathic, adjective
• naturopath, noun

Other Words From

• na·tur·o·path [ney, -cher-, uh, -path, nach, -er-], noun
• natur·o·pathic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of naturopathy¹

First recorded in 1900–05; nature + -o- + -pathy