Definitions
naturist na·tur·ist [ney-cher-ist]
–noun
1.a person who appreciates the beauty and benefits of nature.
2.a nudist.
Origin: 1675–85; nature + -ist
—Related forms: na·tur·ism, noun
nudism / nudist nud·ism[noo-diz-uh m, nyoo-]
–noun
the practice of going nude, esp. in places that allow sexually mixedgroups,
in the belief that such practice benefits health.
Origin: 1925–30; nude + -ism
—Related forms: nudist, noun, adjective
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Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2010.
–noun
1.a person who appreciates the beauty and benefits of nature.
2.a nudist.
Origin: 1675–85; nature + -ist
—Related forms: na·tur·ism, noun
nudism / nudist nud·ism[noo-diz-uh m, nyoo-]
–noun
the practice of going nude, esp. in places that allow sexually mixedgroups,
in the belief that such practice benefits health.
Origin: 1925–30; nude + -ism
—Related forms: nudist, noun, adjective
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2010.