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nudism

[noo-diz-uh m, nyoo-]
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noun
  1. 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
Related formsnud·ist, noun, adjective
Can be confusednaturalist naturist nudist
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British Dictionary definitions for nudism

nudism

noun
  1. the practice of nudity, esp for reasons of health, religion, etc
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Derived Formsnudist, noun, adjective
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Word Origin and History for nudism

n.

1929, from French nudisme (see nude + -ism). Nudist "one who practices nudism" appeared at the same time.

Made in Germany, imported to France, is the cult of Nudism, a mulligan stew of vegetarianism, physical culture and pagan worship. ["Time," July 1, 1929]
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