nudism

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Thân thiện

A family enjoys nudism at a designated beach.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The practice of going without clothes, especially in social settings: Nudism refers to the social practice of being nude, often in designated areas or communities, for reasons of comfort, health, or personal philosophy.

Usage

• As a subject: Nudism is often associated with a desire for natural living.
• As an object: Some people practice nudism at private resorts.
• With modifiers: Social nudism, family-friendly nudism.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Nudism is legal in many European countries.
  • They are advocates of nudism and its health benefits.
  • The resort caters to those interested in nudism.

Advanced Usage

• "Philosophical nudism": Nudism practiced as part of a broader lifestyle or belief system about body acceptance and freedom from social constraints.
  • His interest was not just recreational but stemmed from a commitment to philosophical nudism.

Variants and Related Words

• Nudist (n): A person who practices or advocates nudism.
  • The beach is popular with nudists.
• Naturism (n): A synonym often used interchangeably with nudism, sometimes emphasizing a closer connection with nature.
  • Naturism promotes a lifestyle in harmony with nature.

Synonyms

• Naturism: The practice of wearing no clothes in a social context.
• Social nudity: The act of being nude among other people.

Related Phrases

• Nudist colony: (Compound noun) A community or camp where nudism is practiced.
  • They spent their vacation at a nudist colony.
• Nude recreation: (Compound noun) Leisure activities undertaken while nude.
  • The club specializes in nude recreation.

Related Idioms

Học thuật

Noun

1. going without clothes as a social practice

Từ đồng nghĩa

• naturism