"clothing optional" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Coined by nudists. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} clothing optional (not comparable)
  1. (naturism) Allowing and encouraging nudity but tolerating the wearing of clothes, as between nudist and clothing compulsive. Abbreviation: C.O. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: clothing-optional Translations (allowing nudity but tolerating clothes): vaatetus vapaa (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-clothing_optional-en-adj-MMYoT9K4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle, naturism

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