gymnosophist ( synonym found)

Definition of gymnosophist:

(n) : one of a school of ancient Indian ascetic philosophers, reported in antiquity, who wore little clothing; a mystic
"1973: I was speaking today with an unclothed Hindu religious, a parama-hamsa, on the steps of a Portuguese church, a true gymnosophist -- Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise"

Definition of gymnosophist:

(n) : one of a school of ancient Indian ascetic philosophers, reported in antiquity, who wore little clothing; a mystic
"1973: I was speaking today with an unclothed Hindu religious, a parama-hamsa, on the steps of a Portuguese church, a true gymnosophist -- Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise"

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