nudism

[ noo-diz-uhm, nyoo- ]

noun

1. the practice of going nude, especially in places that allow mixed-gender groups, often in the belief that such practice benefits health.

nudism

/ ˈnjuːdɪzəm /

noun

1. the practice of nudity, esp for reasons of health, religion, etc

Derived Forms

• ˈnudist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• nud·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nudism¹

First recorded in 1925–30; nud(e) + -ism