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Gymnosophy — was originally the doctrines of a sect of philosophers who practiced nudity, asceticism and meditation. In the early 20th century, the term was appropriated by several groups to denote a broad philosophy that included as a central thought that… … Wikipedia
Gymnosophy — Gym*nos o*phy (j[i^]m*n[o^]s [ o]*f[y^]), n. The doctrines of the Gymnosophists. Good. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
gymnosophy — deep contemplation performed while naked Words of Wisdom … Phrontistery dictionary
gymnosophy — gym·nos·o·phy … English syllables
gymnosophy — /dʒɪmˈnɒsəfi/ (say jim nosuhfee) noun a division of Jainism, existing from ancient times to about AD 1000, members of which refused to wear clothes and abandoned caste marks. {Middle English, from Latin, from Greek gymnosophistai naked… …
gymnosophy — noun the doctrine of a sect of Hindu philosophers who practiced nudity and asceticism and meditation • Derivationally related forms: ↑gymnosophist, ↑gymnosophical • Hypernyms: ↑doctrine, ↑philosophy, ↑philosophical system, ↑school of thought, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
gymnosophist — gymnosophy, n. /jim nos euh fist/, n. one of a group of Jainist philosophers, existing from ancient times to c1000, characterized by refusal to wear clothes and the abandonment of caste marks; a member of the Digambara sect. [1400 50; late ME < L … Universalium
Naturism — For other uses, see Naturism (disambiguation). Naturists on a beach Naturism or nudism is a cultural and political movement practising, advocating and defending social nudity in private and in public. It may also refer to a lifestyle based on… … Wikipedia
gymnosophical — adjective of or relating to gymnosophy • Pertains to noun: ↑gymnosophy • Derivationally related forms: ↑gymnosophy * * * |jimnə|säfə̇kəl adjective : nudist a gymnosophical society … Useful english dictionary
Martin Dies, Jr. — Martin Dies, Jr. Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas s 2nd district In office March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1945 Preceded … Wikipedia
