Etymology

naturism

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Today it means: The belief in or practice of going nude in social settings, often in mixed-gender groups, specifically either in cultures where this is not the norm or for health reasons. Full definition →

French naturisme
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  1. French · borrowed fromnaturisme
  2. English todaynaturism

Borrowed from French naturisme. By surface analysis, natur(e) + -ism.

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