naturism
English
Etymology
Borrowed from French naturisme. By surface analysis, natur(e) + -ism.
Pronunciation
- enPR: nāʹchər-ĭz-əm, IPA(key): /ˈneɪ.t͡ʃəɹˌɪz.əm/
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Noun
naturism (countable and uncountable, plural naturisms)
- 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.
- The worship of the powers of nature.
Derived terms
Related terms
- naturalism (not to be confused)
- naturist
Translations
the belief in or practice of going nude or unclad
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the belief or doctrine that attributes everything to nature as a sanative agent
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Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from French naturisme. By surface analysis, natură + -ism.
Noun
naturism n (uncountable)
Declension
| singular only | indefinite | definite |
|---|---|---|
| nominative-accusative | naturism | naturismul |
| genitive-dative | naturism | naturismului |
| vocative | naturismule | |
Swedish
Noun
naturism c
- naturism (lifestyle of practicing social nudity)
Declension
| nominative | genitive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| singular | indefinite | naturism | naturisms |
| definite | naturismen | naturismens | |
| plural | indefinite | — | — |
| definite | — | — |