Definition of Gymnosophist

1. Noun. Member of a Hindu sect practicing gymnosophy (especially nudism).

Generic synonyms: Philosopher
Derivative terms: Gymnosophy

Definition of Gymnosophist

1. n. One of a sect of philosophers, said to have been found in India by Alexander the Great, who went almost naked, denied themselves the use of flesh, renounced bodily pleasures, and employed themselves in the contemplation of nature.

Definition of Gymnosophist

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Gymnosophist

gymnopaedic
gymnophiona
Gymnophiona
gymnophobia
gymnophthalmata
Gymnopilus
Gymnopilus spectabilis
Gymnopilus validipes
Gymnopilus ventricosus
gymnoplast
Gymnorhina
gymnorhinal
Gymnorhina tibicen
gymnosomata
gymnosophical
gymnosophist (current term)
gymnosophists
gymnosophy
gymnosperm
gymnosperm
gymnospermae
Gymnospermae
gymnospermies
Gymnospermophyta
gymnospermous
gymnospermous
gymnospermous tree
gymnospermous yellowwood
gymnosperms
gymnosperms

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