| AANR |
The American Association for Nude Recreation (formally American Sunbathing Association) one of the two major American naturist associations (see also TNS). |
| The Bulletin |
Publication of the AANR. |
| Canuding |
Canoeing in the nude. |
| CO |
Clothing Optional. |
| FCN |
Federation of Canadian Naturists - Canadian naturist association which together with the FQN represents Canada in the INF. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
Reference to non-naturist world (ie: textile beach). |
| TNS |
The Naturist Society one of the two major American naturist associations |
| 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. |
