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Nudity

/ˈnuː.də.ti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4520 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The state of being without clothing or covering the body.

    "The artist's work often explores themes of nudity and the human form."
  2. 2

    The condition of being exposed or unprotected.

    "The nudity of the landscape in winter can be strikingly beautiful."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Late Middle English word 'nudite', coming from Old French 'nudité', which originates from the Latin 'nuditas', based on 'nudus' meaning 'naked'. The term has historically evolved from denoting the simple state of being unclothed to encompassing legal, artistic, and cultural definitions.

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