gymnosophist

 
Pronunciation: /dʒɪmˈnɒsəfɪst/

noun

  • a member of an ancient Hindu sect who wore very little clothing and were given to asceticism and contemplation.

Derivatives

gymnosophy

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from French gymnosophiste, via Latin from Greek gumnosophistai (plural), from gumnos 'naked' + sophistēs 'teacher of philosophy, sophist' (see sophist)