nudism

[ noo-diz-uhm, nyoo- ]

noun

1. the practice of going nude, especially in places that allow mixed-gender groups, often in the belief that such practice benefits health.

nudism

/ ˈnjuːdɪzəm /

noun

1. the practice of nudity, esp for reasons of health, religion, etc

Derived Forms

• ˈnudist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• nud·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nudism¹

First recorded in 1925–30; nud(e) + -ism

Example Sentences

The attorneys based much of their request for leniency on the influence of Taub, a Bay Area nudism activist who recently served time in state prison for trying to abduct a 14-year-old boy in Berkeley.

From Los Angeles Times

Anyone can walk naked down a street without being arrested, but some regions such as Valladolid and Barcelona have introduced their own laws to regulate nudism, especially away from the beach.

From Reuters

We wanted to know more about what this family nudism and naturism meant, and who were the families that were living there year-round.

From Salon

In the 1940s, the nudism movement spread across the country, particularly once resorts began including pools and RV parking.

From Seattle Times

“Nude sunbathing seems to be the new national pastime,” British Naturism’s Andrew Welch tells the Daily Mail of the uptick in nudism, which is legal in the UK.

From Fox News