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nudism

[ noo-diz-uhm, nyoo- ]
/ ˈnu dɪz əm, ˈnyu- /
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noun
the practice of going nude, especially in places that allow sexually mixed groups, in the belief that such practice benefits health.
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Origin of nudism

First recorded in 1925–30; nude + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM nudism

nudist, noun, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH nudism

naturalist, naturist, nudist

Words nearby nudism

nudibranch, nudibranchiate, nudicaudate, nudicaul, nudie, nudism, nudity, nudnik, nudum pactum, Nueces, nuée ardente
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Words related to nudism

bareness, undress, naturism, nakedness, birthday suit

British Dictionary definitions for nudism

nudism
/ (ˈnjuːdɪzəm) /
noun
the practice of nudity, esp for reasons of health, religion, etc

Derived forms of nudism

nudist, noun, adjective
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