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Gymnosophist
gymnosophist (jimnosofist), n. (Gr.
gymnosofisths; gymnos naked +
sofisths philosopher; cf. F. gymnosophiste.)
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.
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