GYMNOSOPHIST


Meaning of GYMNOSOPHIST in English

[ dʒɪm'nɒsəfɪst ]

■ noun a member of an ancient Hindu sect who wore very little clothing and were given to asceticism and contemplation.

Derivatives

gymnosophy noun

Origin

ME: from Fr. ~e , via L. from Gk gumnosophistai (plural), from gumnos 'naked' + sophistēs (see sophist ).

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