Definition of NATURISM

naturism

Plural: naturisms

Noun

  • The practice of nudism; communal nude recreation.
  • going without clothes as a social practice
  • The belief in or practice of going nude in social settings, often in mixed-gender groups, specifically either in cultures where this is not the norm or for health reasons.
  • The worship of the powers of nature.

Examples

  • Playing NATURISM for a triple word score felt bold, like shedding all inhibitions.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French naturisme. By surface analysis, natur(e) + -ism.

Synonyms

nudism, Adamitism

Antonyms

clothism, textilism

Scrabble Score: 10

naturism: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
naturism: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
naturism: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

naturism: valid Words With Friends Word