naturist
|na-tu-rist|
B2
/ˈneɪtʃərɪst/
non-sexual social nudity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'naturist' originates from the word 'nature,' which comes from Latin 'natura,' meaning 'birth, nature, quality.'
Historical Evolution
'naturist' evolved from the French word 'naturiste,' which was used in the early 20th century to describe a person who practices naturism.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who studies nature,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who practices naturism.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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