naturist

Thân thiện

A naturist enjoys sunbathing on a secluded beach.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who practices nudity for reasons of health or religion: A naturist is someone who believes in and engages in social nudity, often in designated spaces like beaches or clubs, primarily for personal well-being, comfort, or spiritual reasons, rather than for sexual display.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The secluded beach was popular with naturists who valued the freedom and connection with nature.
  • As a lifelong naturist, he advocated for the health benefits of sunlight and air on the unclothed body.

Advanced Usage

• "Naturist resort/beach": A private or designated area where social nudity is the norm and legally permitted.
  • They vacationed at a naturist resort in France every summer.
• "Naturist philosophy/lifestyle": Refers to the beliefs and practices associated with naturism, emphasizing body acceptance and a return to a natural state.
  • Her book explores the naturist philosophy of living in harmony with nature.

Variants and Related Words

• Naturism (n): The belief in or practice of going nude, especially in groups, for reasons of health or well-being.
  • Naturism is often misunderstood by those unfamiliar with its principles.
• Nudist (n): A synonym for naturist, though some distinguish "nudist" as focusing more on the act of being nude and "naturist" on the connection with nature. In general usage, they are often interchangeable.
  • The campground catered to nudists and naturists alike.

Synonyms

• Nudist: A person who practices or advocates going nude.
• Free beach enthusiast: A person who frequents beaches where nudity is accepted.

Related Phrases

• Social nudity: The practice of being nude in a non-sexual, communal setting, which is central to naturism.
  • The community center hosted a discussion on the benefits of social nudity.
• Clothing-optional: A policy or designation for a place where wearing clothes is a choice, commonly associated with naturist venues.
  • The spa advertised itself as a clothing-optional environment.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who practices nudity for reasons of health or religion

Từ đồng nghĩa

• nudist