Re: How do we talk to those who enjoy social nudity but don't consider themselves as Naturists?

In message <1184412787.352174.294970@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Reg Barlow <reg.barlow@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes

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My elderly Concise OED offers three definitions for
naturism: 1 nudism. 2 in regard to religion. 3 the worship of natural
objects. For nudist is just says "a person who advocates or practices
going unclothed". Could it be that these definitions - apart from
suggesting that I need a new dictionary - are out of date for the 21st
Century and needs revising?
No, I don't think so. By application of Occam's Razor (entities should not be multiplied beyond necessity - see note 1, below) the single common denominator would seem to be "... advocates or practices going unclothed". Anything beyond that would seem to be unnecessary elaboration and complication.

Note 1: One of the early pioneers of aircraft design coined the aphorism, "When in doubt, simplicate and thus add lightness".

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Mike Hopkins
CSME <http://www.cheltsme.org.uk>
5" gauge (2 1/2" scale) Alice class Hunslet
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