nudism

American  

[noo-diz-uhm, nyoo-] / ˈnu dɪz əm, ˈnyu- /

noun

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

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nudism British  

/ ˈnjuːdɪzəm /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• nudist noun

Etymology

Origin of nudism

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

Example Sentences

In the 1940s, the nudism movement spread across the country, particularly once resorts began including pools and RV parking.

From Seattle Times

“Nude sunbathing seems to be the new national pastime,” British Naturism’s Andrew Welch tells the Daily Mail of the uptick in nudism, which is legal in the UK.

From Fox News

“It’s a cultural movement and it’s going to hinge on the tectonic plates of society,” said Sarah Schrank, a sociologist at California State University who published a book on nudism last year.

From Washington Times

The Nazis tried to root out nudism, and so did the Communists, briefly.

From New York Times

Kilston’s book is filled with figures who advocated everything from raw food cures and dress reform to nudism and cave dwelling.

From Washington Post