nudist

[noo-dist, nyoo-]

noun

1. a person who advocates and engages in the practice of going nude, especially in places allowing mixed-gender groups.

   We nudists, naturists, and all who agree that we should be free to choose how to dress and undress, we need to make our voices heard.

adjective

1. of, being, relating to, or for nudists or nudism.

   Those who like to savor sun and water the way nature intended can visit one of Finland’s many nudist beaches.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nudist¹

nud(e) ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )

Example Sentences

Finally, residents and visitors at the Inland Empire’s renowned nudist colony, Olive Dell Ranch, were told to put their clothes on or leave.

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There were stories of wild bacchanals involving nudists, and grand parties attended by the likes of artist Andy Warhol, jazz musician Charlie Parker and Nobel laureate physicist Richard Feynman.

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Olive Dell Ranch is a residential RV park and “the ideal spot to enjoy the nudist/naturist lifestyle whether visiting for a day or an overnight stay,” according to its website.

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The couple’s car was found unlocked down the road from their home at the Olive Dell Ranch, a nudist resort.

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The San Bernardino County district attorney’s office has filed murder charges against a man suspected of killing an elderly couple at a Colton, Calif., nudist ranch, according to authorities.

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