nudism

nud·ism

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [noo-diz-uh m, nyoo-]
- /ˈnu dɪz əm, ˈnyu-/
- /ˈnjuː.dɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo-diz-uh m, nyoo-]
- /ˈnu dɪz əm, ˈnyu-/

Definitions of nudism word

noun nudism the practice of going nude, especially in places that allow sexually mixed groups, in the belief that such practice benefits health. 1
noun nudism The belief in or practice of going nude in social, nonsexualized and frequently mixed-gender groups specifically in cultures where going nude in the social situation is not the norm. 1
noun nudism naturism: naked lifestyle 1
uncountable noun nudism Nudism is the practice of not wearing any clothes on beaches and other areas specially set aside for this purpose. 0
noun nudism the practice of nudity, esp for reasons of health, religion, etc 0
noun nudism the practice or cult of going nude for hygienic reasons 0

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Origin of nudism

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; nude + -ism

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Parts of speech for Nudism

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adverb

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exclamation

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nudism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for nudism

noun nudism

nakedness — The state or fact of being naked.
bareness — without covering or clothing; naked; nude: bare legs.
naturism — a person who appreciates the beauty and benefits of nature.
undress — to take the clothes off (a person); disrobe.
birthday suit — If you are in your birthday suit, you are not wearing any clothes.

All 6 Synonyms of nudism