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Princeton's WordNet
gymnosophynoun
the doctrine of a sect of Hindu philosophers who practiced nudity and asceticism and meditation
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gymnosophynoun
The wisdom or accumulated knowledge and experience of the lifestyle of being nude. It encompasses naturism and nudism.
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Gymnosophy
Gymnosophy (from Greek γυμνός gymnós "naked" and σοφία sophía "wisdom") was a movement and a philosophy practiced in Europe and the US from the end of the 19th century to the mid 20th century. The practice involved nudity, asceticism, and meditation.
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gymnosophy
Gymnosophy is the ancient practice or philosophical movement that advocates simplicity in life, austerity, self-discipline, and spiritual development through mental and physical exercises, often associated with nudity. The term is particularly used to refer to the philosophical practices of some ancient Indian and Greek sects who wore minimal or no clothing.
Webster Dictionary
Gymnosophynoun
the doctrines of the Gymnosophists
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Gymnosophy
Gymnosophy was originally the doctrines of a sect of philosophers who practiced nudity, asceticism and meditation. In the early 20th century, the term was appropriated by several groups to denote a broad philosophy that included as a central thought that the nude human body is a natural condition and should be accepted widely for the betterment of society. This philosophy is related closely, and often interchangeably, with nudism and naturism. They are similar to Jains to some extent, and are recorded to be preaching in ancient Greece.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gymnosophy in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gymnosophy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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