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naturistic

naturistic

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A lifestyle or place where people choose to be without clothes together
  • adjective
  • /ˌnæʧəˈrɪstɪk/
  • NSFW
: naturista
  • Some people seek out naturistic communities to embrace a lifestyle of social nudity.

Examples

  • The resort is known for its naturistic policy, which encourages guests to relax without clothing.

  • The naturistic lifestyle emphasizes harmony with nature.

  • She enjoys painting in a naturistic environment, feeling at one with nature.

  • Many believe that a naturistic approach can improve mental health.

  • The naturistic community often promotes body positivity and acceptance through social nudity.

  • Many naturistic retreats encourage guests to embrace a more natural lifestyle without clothing.

  • In naturistic philosophy, being nude in nature is believed to foster a deeper connection with the environment.

Surface Forms

naturistic positive

Morphology

naturistic = naturist (semi-transparent) = nature + ist + ic

Formed by adding the productive adjective suffix '-ic' to 'naturist'; the formation is regular but the meaning (relating to naturism/social nudity) is specialized and may be confused with 'naturalistic'.

Etymology

Naturistic comes from the familiar word nature, which means 'natural world' or 'the way things are', and the ending -istic means 'relating to'. So, naturistic describes people, places, or ideas connected to naturism, a lifestyle of 'social nudity' where people choose to be without clothing to feel more natural and free.