nudist
nudist — noun
1. someone who chooses not to wear clothes in daily life, believing that being with
someone who chooses not to wear clothes in daily life, believing that being without clothing is natural and good for health.
Ravindra has been a nudist for over twenty years and feels most comfortable without clothes.
subject complement: has been a nudist
The nudists at Sunshine Cove helped clean up the beach after the storm.
Some nudists prefer private beaches where they can relax without being seen.
Nala decided to become a nudist after reading about the health benefits of sunlight.
Many nudists say that living without clothes helps them accept their own bodies.
- naturist
more formal term, especially common in British English; places slightly more emphasis on connection with nature
- clothes-free advocate
descriptive and less ideological; used in modern lifestyle contexts
- nudism practitioner
very formal or technical; rarely used in everyday conversation
文法句型
a nudist
the nudists
nudists + plural verb
用法筆記
Countable. The term describes a lifestyle choice or belief system and is not inherently sexual. A more formal synonym is 'naturist', though the two terms have slightly different historical roots.
常見錯誤
nudist — adjective
1. relating to people who choose not to wear clothes, or to the lifestyle and belie
relating to people who choose not to wear clothes, or to the lifestyle and beliefs associated with that choice.
The town council voted against opening a new nudist beach near the harbor.
common phrase: nudist beach
Christopher spent two weeks at a nudist resort in Greece last summer.
common phrase: nudist resort
A nudist lifestyle requires an open mind and a love of nature.
The nudist community in California holds an annual festival with music and art.
Elena joined a nudist hiking group that explores mountain trails together.
- naturist
more formal; 'naturist resort' is preferred in British English over 'nudist resort'
- clothing-optional
describes a place or policy rather than a belief; less personal than 'nudist'
文法句型
nudist + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun (attributive position). Common in fixed phrases describing places (nudist beach, nudist resort, nudist camp, nudist colony) and communities (nudist community, nudist club).