nudism
[ noo-diz-uhm, nyoo- ]
/ ˈnu dɪz əm, ˈnyu- /
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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British Dictionary definitions for nudism
nudism
/ (ˈnjuːdɪzəm) /
noun
the practice of nudity, esp for reasons of health, religion, etc
Derived forms of nudism
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