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naturopathy

[ ney-chuh-rop-uh-thee, nach-uh- ]

noun

  1. a system or method of treating disease that employs no surgery or synthetic drugs but uses special diets, herbs, vitamins, massage, etc., to assist the natural healing processes.


naturopathy

/ ˌneɪtʃərəˈpæθɪk; ˈneɪtʃərəˌpæθ; ˌneɪtʃəˈrɒpəθɪ /

noun

  1. a method of treating disorders, involving the use of herbs and other naturally grown foods, sunlight, fresh air, etc Also callednature cure
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • naturopathic, adjective
  • naturopath, noun
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Other Words From

  • na·tur·o·path [ney, -cher-, uh, -path, nach, -er-], noun
  • natur·o·pathic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of naturopathy1

First recorded in 1900–05; nature + -o- + -pathy

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