nudism

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noun (1)

nud·​ism ˈnü-ˌdi-zəm How to pronounce nudism (audio)
ˈnyü-
Synonyms of nudismnext
: the practice of going nude especially in sexually mixed groups and during periods of time spent at specially secluded places
nudist
ˈnü-dist How to pronounce nudism (audio)
ˈnyü-
adjective or noun

nudist

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noun (2)

nud·​ist
-də̇st
plural -s
: an advocate or practitioner of nudism

nudist

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adjective

" How to pronounce nudist (audio)
: of or relating to nudists or nudism

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Noun
With growing curiosity around body liberation, nudism is becoming less uncommon. — Essence, 26 Aug. 2025 The decision came after Gypsy Taub, a nudism activist, handed out fliers outside the courtroom with links to her website, which promotes a series of conspiracy theories. — Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2024 Some nondenominational, hard-line conservative clergy accept nudism. — Jeremy Lindenfeld, San Antonio Express-News, 7 July 2022 DePape, a former Green party member and nudism advocate who appears to have undergone a radical political conversion, had filled websites with these theories along with bigoted screeds directed at people of color, women, Jewish people and others. — Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Oct. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

nude entry 1 + -ist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1857, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nudism was in 1857

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nudism

noun
nud·​ism ˈn(y)üd-ˌiz-əm How to pronounce nudism (audio)
: the practice of going nude especially in private places (as beaches) that are separated from public areas
nudist
ˈn(y)üd-əst How to pronounce nudism (audio)
noun or adjective

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