nudism
noun
nud·ism
ˈnü-ˌdi-zəm 
ˈnyü-
: the practice of going nude especially in sexually mixed groups and during periods of time spent at specially secluded places
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With growing curiosity around body liberation, nudism is becoming less uncommon.
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Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
The decision came after Gypsy Taub, a nudism activist, handed out fliers outside the courtroom with links to her website, which promotes a series of conspiracy theories.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2024
DePape, a former Green party member and nudism advocate who appears to have undergone a radical political conversion, had filled websites with these theories along with bigoted screeds directed at people of color, women, Jewish people and others.
—Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Oct. 2022
Some Christian critics of nudism, including Mary Lowman of The Christian Working Woman, see the lifestyle as an affront to God.
—Jeremy Lindenfeld, San Antonio Express-News, 7 July 2022
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Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
The decision came after Gypsy Taub, a nudism activist, handed out fliers outside the courtroom with links to her website, which promotes a series of conspiracy theories.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2024
DePape, a former Green party member and nudism advocate who appears to have undergone a radical political conversion, had filled websites with these theories along with bigoted screeds directed at people of color, women, Jewish people and others.
—Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Oct. 2022
Some Christian critics of nudism, including Mary Lowman of The Christian Working Woman, see the lifestyle as an affront to God.
—Jeremy Lindenfeld, San Antonio Express-News, 7 July 2022
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“Nudism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nudism. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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nudism
noun
nud·ism
ˈn(y)üd-ˌiz-əm
: the practice of going nude especially in private places (as beaches) that are separated from public areas
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