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naturism: see nudism nudism or naturism, practice of going without clothing in social settings, generally in mixed gender groups and for purposes of good health or personal comfort.
..... Click the link for more information. . Naturism (1) A theory according to which religion originated from the personification and veneration of the forces of nature. (2) A modern trend in physical culture and sports that recommends maximum contact with nature to attain a healthy body and spirit. Naturism is sometimes called nudism because various activities, including swimming and sports, are conducted in the nude (not all advocates of naturism, however, permit total nudity). Naturism originated in Germany (under the name Freikorperkultur, “culture of the free body”) at the beginning of the 20th century, primarily among students. Since the 1920’s it has spread to many European countries, as well as to the USA, Canada, New Zealand, and other countries, where national federations of naturism have been established. In 1953 the International Naturist Federation was organized. Clubs of naturists have their own beaches, swimming pools, and sports and other facilities. In their charters and their practice the naturists strictly observe the ethical principles of human relationships. S. A. TOKAREV Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | In Prerow, for example, nudists created one of the GDR's first nudist campsites, where demand for pitches was massive. The Three Rivers Outdoor Club has written to Hartlepool Borough Council asking for a section of the beach to be formally designated for nudists. Local councillor Enid Mummery said: "We don't want nudists here. |
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