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naturist

American  
[ney-cher-ist] / ˈneɪ tʃər ɪst /

noun

  1. a person who appreciates the beauty and benefits of nature.

  2. a nudist.


Other Word Forms

  • naturism noun

Etymology

Origin of naturist

First recorded in 1675–85; nature + -ist

Example Sentences

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Over the decades, the resort also hosted national naturist and nudist conferences, Stout said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2023

Lucas: They talk about themselves as a "family naturist resort," and you see retirees.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2022

After all, the title, “Robert Penn Warren: A Vision” is borrowed from Warren’s book-length poem about naturist, artist and fellow Kentuckian John James Audubon.

From Washington Times • Nov. 4, 2018

The Oltra brothers, who owned the original campsite, helped shepherd plans for a purpose-built naturist village, which began to rise out of the local marshes in the early 1970s.

From The Guardian • Aug. 27, 2015

The naturist is not selfish,—he shares all his joys and discoveries, even to the extent of publishing them.

From The Holy Earth by Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde)