GYMNOSOPHIST


Meaning of GYMNOSOPHIST in English

jimˈnäsəfə̇st noun

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Etymology: Latin gymnosophista, from Greek gymnosophistēs, from gymno- gymn- + sophistēs wise man, philosopher (from sophos wise) — more at naked

1. : one of a sect of ancient Hindu philosophers who went naked, lived ascetically, and practiced meditation

2. : one resembling a gymnosophist

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