naturopathy
noun
na·tu·rop·a·thy ˌnā-chə-ˈrä-pə-thē 
: 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
noun ˈna-
nə-ˈt(y)u̇r-ə- naturopathic
ˌnā-chər-ə-ˈpa-thik
adjective ˌna-;
nə-ˌt(y)u̇r-ə- 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web At the heart of operations is the LANS Medical Concept which blends traditional naturopathy with the latest medical advances and diagnostic techniques. 
Nel-olivia Waga, Forbes, 17 June 2021 This means encouraging other treatments that some never thought possible in a Medicare plan — acupuncture, therapeutic massage and naturopathy. oregonlive, 13 Oct. 2019 The most numerous were solicitations for homeopathy or naturopathy for cancer — 474 requests seeking more than $12 million. Lindsey Tanner, The Seattle Times, 24 Oct. 2018 The Samueli’s donation is meant, in part, to elevate the study and practice of alternative medicine, including naturopathy and homeopathy. Gary Robbins, sandiegouniontribune.com, 28 Sep. 2017 Love-Robinson has pleaded not guilty to charges that include practicing medicine without a license, practice of naturopathy without a license, and grand theft. Marc Freeman, Sun-Sentinel.com, 22 May 2017 Young is not a medical doctor, but has degrees in naturopathy and nutrition from the Clayton College of Natural Health, a nonaccredited correspondence school in Alabama. Phil Diehl, sandiegouniontribune.com, 1 May 2017 See More
Nel-olivia Waga, Forbes, 17 June 2021 This means encouraging other treatments that some never thought possible in a Medicare plan — acupuncture, therapeutic massage and naturopathy. oregonlive, 13 Oct. 2019 The most numerous were solicitations for homeopathy or naturopathy for cancer — 474 requests seeking more than $12 million. Lindsey Tanner, The Seattle Times, 24 Oct. 2018 The Samueli’s donation is meant, in part, to elevate the study and practice of alternative medicine, including naturopathy and homeopathy. Gary Robbins, sandiegouniontribune.com, 28 Sep. 2017 Love-Robinson has pleaded not guilty to charges that include practicing medicine without a license, practice of naturopathy without a license, and grand theft. Marc Freeman, Sun-Sentinel.com, 22 May 2017 Young is not a medical doctor, but has degrees in naturopathy and nutrition from the Clayton College of Natural Health, a nonaccredited correspondence school in Alabama. Phil Diehl, sandiegouniontribune.com, 1 May 2017 See More Word History
First Known Use
1901, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
naturopathy
noun
na·tu·rop·a·thy
variants also natureopathy
ˌnā-chə-ˈräp-ə-thē
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)