naturopathy

noun

na·​tu·​rop·​a·​thy ˌnā-chə-ˈrä-pə-thē How to pronounce naturopathy (audio)
: a system of treatment of disease that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents (such as air, water, and herbs) and physical means (such as tissue manipulation and electrotherapy)
naturopath
ˈnā-chər-ə-ˌpath How to pronounce naturopathy (audio)
ˈna-
nə-ˈt(y)u̇r-ə- How to pronounce naturopathy (audio)
noun
naturopathic
ˌnā-chər-ə-ˈpa-thik How to pronounce naturopathy (audio)
ˌna-;
nə-ˌt(y)u̇r-ə- How to pronounce naturopathy (audio)
adjective

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The organization adopted a twofold strategy, including advocacy for alternative remedies, such as homeopathy and naturopathy, and legal challenges to mandates. — Helen L. Murphey / Made By History, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025 The percentage of people who use alternative care (like acupuncture, naturopathy, and chiropractic care) increased from 19.2 percent in 2002 to 36.7 percent in 2022. — Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025

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1901, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of naturopathy was in 1901

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naturopathy

noun
na·​tu·​rop·​a·​thy
variants also natureopathy
ˌnā-chə-ˈräp-ə-thē How to pronounce naturopathy (audio)
plural naturopathies
: a system of treatment of disease that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents (as air, water, and herbs) and physical means (as tissue manipulation and electrotherapy)
naturopathic adjective
also natureopathic
ˌnā-chə-rə-ˈpath-ik How to pronounce naturopathy (audio) nə-ˌt(y)u̇r-ə- How to pronounce naturopathy (audio)

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