nudism

[ noo-diz-uhm, nyoo- ]
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noun
  1. the practice of going nude, especially in places that allow mixed-gender groups, often in the belief that such practice benefits health.

Origin of nudism

1
First recorded in 1925–30; nud(e) + -ism

Other words from nudism

  • nud·ist, noun, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for nudism

nudism

/ (ˈnjuːdɪzəm) /


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

Derived forms of nudism

  • nudist, noun, adjective

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