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nudist

NYOO-dihst

Nudist (noun) means a person who practises nudism, believing clothing is unnecessary in appropriate settings. Example: “The beach is popular with nudists during the summer.”

noun
1
A person who practises nudism, believing clothing is unnecessary in appropriate settings.
"The beach is popular with nudists during the summer."
adj
1
Relating to nudism or nudists.
"They stayed at a nudist resort on their holiday."

How to use nudist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone (or something) associated with the practice of going unclothed as a lifestyle choice.

Common pairings
nudist beach nudist colony

Word forms

nudists plural

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Etymology

From "nude" + the suffix "-ist."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nudist” mean?

The word “nudist” means a person who practises nudism, believing clothing is unnecessary in appropriate settings. In plain terms, someone (or something) associated with the practice of going unclothed as a lifestyle choice.

How do you pronounce “nudist”?

“Nudist” is pronounced NYOO-dihst (/ˈnudɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “nudist” in a sentence?

Here is “nudist” used in a sentence: “The beach is popular with nudists during the summer.”

What part of speech is “nudist”?

Depending on how it is used, “nudist” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “nudist” have?

“Nudist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who practises nudism, believing clothing is unnecessary in appropriate settings.

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