Naturism Terminology

AANR	The American Association for Nude Recreation (used to be called ASA) one of the two major American naturist associations (see also TNS)
ASA	The American Sunbathing Association - old name of the AANR
The Bulletin	Publication of the AANR
Canuding	Canoeing in the nude
CCBN	The Central Council for British Naturism
CO	Clothing Optional.
Colony	Antiquated term for naturist clubs/resort.
FCN	Federation of Canadian Naturists - Canadian naturist association which together with the FQN represents Canada in the INF.
FFN	Fédération Française de Naturisme - French naturist association.
FKK	Freikörperkultur - Old German term for naturism.
Free Beach	A beach which is used by naturists where nudity is at least tolerated by the authorities. These beaches have often become free as a result of long term use even if no official designation has been made by the government.
FQN	The Fédération Québecoise de Naturisme - Naturist association for Québec which together with the FCN represents Canada in the INF.
Gymno	From the Greek word "Gymnos" meaning "naked". Used to form other words.
Gymnosophist	Naked philosopher in ancient India, of a religion closely related to the Jains. Also a rare term for naturist.
INF	The International Federation of Naturists - International naturist organization which brings together over 30 member countries' national organizations. Based in Belgium.
Going Natural	Publication of the FCN.
Modesty	Freedom from vanity or excessive pride. It has also come to mean hiding parts of your body. While some people dress to show off their bodies, naturists just like to BE nude. They are not nude in order to show off their bodies.
N	Nude & Natural - The magazine of TNS
NAC	Naturist Action Committee - An American association which monitors and lobbies the various levels of government on naturist issues.
Naturism	Naturism is a way of life in harmony with nature characterized by the practice of communal nudity, with the intention of encouraging self-respect for others and for the environment.
Naturist	One who practices Naturism. (not to be confused with Naturalist)
Non-landed	A type of club/group which does not have facilities of its own. Instead, members either travel to existing naturist clubs/resort or rent facilities for naturist activities.
Nudism	Older term for naturism used mostly in North America.
Nudist	One who practices Nudism.
rec.nude	USENET newsgroup on the internet whose subject is naturism. While this was once the best resource of naturist information on the internet, it has fallen into disfavour due to misuse.
Textile	The modifier used by naturists when referring to non-naturist things. (e.g. textile beach. Also, "They are textiles"-"They are non-naturists")
TNS	The Naturist Society one of the two major American naturist associations (see also AANR).
Top-free	The preferred term for what is commonly referred to as topless. Created as a result of the undesirable association between toplessness and strip bars.
WCANR	Western Canadian Association for Nude Recreation - a regional division of the AANR.