gym·nos·o·phist (j m-n s  -fst)n. One of an ancient sect of Hindu ascetics who wore little or no clothing and were devoted to mystical contemplation. [Middle English gumnosophist, from sing. of Latin gymnosophistae, from Greek gumnosophistai : gumnos, naked; see nogw- in Indo-European roots + sophist  s, expert; see sophist.] |
gymnosophist [dʒɪmˈnɒsəfɪst]
n
(Philosophy) one of a sect of naked Indian ascetics who regarded food or clothing as detrimental to purity of thought
[from Latin gymnosophistae, from Greek gumnosophistai naked philosophers]
gymnosophy n
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| Noun | 1. | gymnosophist - member of a Hindu sect practicing gymnosophy (especially nudism) philosopher - a specialist in philosophy |
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