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NUDIST TERMINOLOGY

● The terms naturism, nudism and social nudity are generally defined as the practice of going nude, especially in a mixed social setting. The terms naturism and nudism generally also mean that the activities are done in non-sexualized, family-friendly contexts. The usage and definition of these terms varies geographically and historically.  Those who practice naturism are called naturists, those who practice nudism are called nudists.

● A naturist or nudist community (club, resort or facility) may insist on complete nudity when practical (to ensure that no one feels inappropriately undressed, and other reasons). Some controversy exists on this topic among naturists, with some saying that a resort that is "clothing optional" fails to support naturist values, and others saying that a resort that is "compulsorily nude" is in fact as restrictive as the outside world where nudity is forbidden. Nudist colony is no longer a favored term.

● The word "naturist" is not to be confused with the word "naturalist". (Likewise "naturism" and naturalism.)

● Clothing compulsive Disallowing or discouraging nudity, thus requiring the wearing of clothes, especially swimsuits, e.g. on beaches, as opposed to toleration of nudity. Can also refer to how a person feels--that they feel compelled to wear clothing. One nick-name for those who support this belief or feel that way is "textiles".

● Clothes free/clothes-free and clothing free/clothing-free used when preceding other words as a descriptive term is used sometimes by some arguing that it allows more inclusion of both the naturist and nudist philosophy without showing preference or bias to either labels or philosophy.  It is also used by others who do not like labels.

● Clothing optional and nude optional can describe a policy or a venue that allows or encourages nudity but tolerates the wearing of clothes.

● A nude beach or free beach is not so much one without an admission cost, but one in which people can be entirely free of wearing their clothes.

● Freehiking or free hiking is the practice of hiking in the wilderness while nude.

● Freikörperkultur (FKK) or Free Body Culture is the name for another variant of the general movement in Germany.

● Gymnophobia is an irrational fear or anxiety about being seen naked, or about seeing others naked.

● A landed organization is one that owns the real estate for its facilities. Non-landed (or travel) clubs meet at various locations, such as private residences, hot springs, landed resorts and rented facilities.

● Prude is a derogatory term for someone who is too afraid, nervous, or scornful to be nude or partially nude socially or to tolerate others who are.

● A shaved or smoothie individual is one who shaves off much of his/her body hair.

● Textile is a nickname for a person who does not practice social nudity. It is also the term used to describe those who wear clothing or swimsuits on public nudist beaches. In Eastern Europe, many nudist beaches have a mix of both nudist and textile sunbathers, and in most cases, nudists tolerate textiles on the nudist beach as long as proper etiquette is practiced.

● Topfree means bare-chested (leaving chest and breasts uncovered), or a place that allows uncovered female and male chests. The term was coined by activists to use instead of the term "topless", which has a negative connotation to some, in part because it is used by strip clubs.

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