naturism

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French naturisme. Equivalent to nature +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: nāʹchər-ĭz-əm, IPA(key): /ˈneɪ.tʃəɹˌɪz.əm/

Noun

naturism (countable and uncountable, plural naturisms)

  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.

Synonyms

  • (going nude in social settings): nudism

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