Definitions for: Gymnosophist

[n] member of a Hindu sect practicing gymnosophy (especially nudism)

Webster (1913) Definition: Gym*nos"o*phist, n. [Gr. ?; gymno`s naked + ?
philosopher; cf. F. gymnosophisle.]
One of a sect of philosophers, said to have been found in
India by Alexander the Great, who went almost naked, denied
themselves the use of flesh, renounced bodily pleasures, and
employed themselves in the contemplation of nature.

See Also: philosopher