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gym·nos·o·phist  (jm-ns-fst)

n.

One of an ancient sect of Hindu ascetics who wore little or no clothing and were devoted to mystical contemplation.

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[Middle English gumnosophist, from sing. of Latin gymnosophistae, from Greek gumnosophistai : gumnos, naked; see nog^w- in Indo-European roots + sophists, expert; see sophist.]

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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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gymnosophist - member of a Hindu sect practicing gymnosophy (especially nudism) philosopher - a specialist in philosophy