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Definition of Gymnosophy
1. Noun. The doctrine of a sect of Hindu philosophers who practiced nudity and asceticism and meditation.
Generic synonyms: Doctrine, Ism, Philosophical System, Philosophy, School Of Thought
Derivative terms: Gymnosophical, Gymnosophist
Derivative terms: Gymnosophical, Gymnosophist
Definition of Gymnosophy
1. n. The doctrines of the Gymnosophists.
Definition of Gymnosophy
1. Noun. The wisdom or accumulated knowledge and experience of the lifestyle of being nude. It encompasses naturism and nudism. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gymnosophy
Literary usage of Gymnosophy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Gentleman's Magazine (1870)
"After the above speech, which does honour to gymnosophy, it is clear that the
king is not likely to yield to the seductions of a personage of that sort. ..."
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