gymnosophist

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun member of a Hindu sect practicing gymnosophy (especially nudism)

Etymology

Borrowed from French gymnosophiste, from Latin gymnosophista, from Ancient Greek γυμνοσοφιστής (gumnosophistḗs), from γυμνός (gumnós, “naked”) + σοφιστής (sophistḗs, “sophist”).

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