gymnosophist noun. [dʒɪm'nɒsǝfɪst] Now rare. LME.
[French gymnosophiste from Latin gymnosophistae pl. from Greek gumnosophistai pl., formed as GYMNO- + sophistēs SOPHIST.]
A member of a reputed Hindu sect, reported in ancient history, who wore very little clothing and were given to asceticism and contemplation; transf. an ascetic, a mystic.

■ gymnosophy noun (rare) the doctrine or system of gymnosophists E19.

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