naturism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The belief in or practice of going nude in social settings, often in mixed-gender groups, specifically either in cultures where this is not the norm or for health reasons.
  2. The worship of the powers of nature.

Pronunciation

nāʹchər-ĭz-əm /ˈneɪ.t͡ʃəɹˌɪz.əm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-naturism.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-naturism.wav

Word forms

naturism naturisms

Etymology

Borrowed from French naturisme. By surface analysis, natur(e) + -ism.

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