nudism
nounUK /ˈnjuːdɪzəm/ · US /ˈnudɪzəm/
Etymology From French nudisme. By surface analysis, nude + -ism.
1
The belief in or practice of going nude in social, nonsexualized and frequently mixed-gender groups specifically in cultures where going nude in the social situation is not the norm.
- Derived terms
- antinudism
- Related terms
- nude, nudist, au naturel, clothing compulsive, clothing optional, skinny dipping, textile, unclad