gymnosophy
/dʒɪmˈnɑsəfi/
noun
- The practice or philosophy of living without clothes, especially as part of a spiritual or ascetic tradition.
- Gymnosophy was practiced by certain ancient sects in India.
- The historian wrote a book about gymnosophy and its role in early religious thought.
- Some modern nudist communities draw inspiration from ancient gymnosophy.
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