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naturopathy|neɪtjʊəˈrɒpəθɪ|
[f. nature n. + -o + -pathy (cf. hydropathy).]
A theory of the nature of disease and a system of therapeutic practice founded on the supposition that diseases can be cured by natural agencies.
1901L. Staden in Kneipp Water Cure Monthly Jan. 30/2 There is no doubt that you can get cured without operation by Naturopathy. 1925[see Kellgren]. 1948[see cultish a.]. 1971Sunday Express (Johannesburg) 28 Mar. 5/5 Mr. Fell asked the Supreme Court to reverse the magistrate's findings and to accept that naturopathy is a legitimate form of medicine.
Hence ˈnaturopath, one who advocates or practises naturopathy; naturoˈpathic a.
1901Kneipp Water Cure Monthly Jan. 30/2 (heading) Naturopathic Adviser. Ibid. Nov. 311/2 L. Staden, Naturopath. 1928S. Lief Nat. Cure versus Med. Sci. v. 14 The crux of the Naturopathic contention is that the suppression of every acute malady—after the Allopathic procedure—lays the foundation for another acute malady. 1937Evening News 20 Jan. 9/1, I suppose that everybody will admit that we owe the present day benefits of fasting to the teaching of naturopaths. 1960Spectator 28 Oct. 647 A number of naturopathic practitioners. 1973Times 8 May 18/8 The conference of the British Naturopathic and Osteopathic Association. 1973Nation Rev. (Melbourne) 31 Aug.–6 Sept. 1434/5, I do take exception to those people who advocate cures for homosexuality as chiropractor and naturopath. |