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naturopathy

[ ney-chuh-rop-uh-thee, nach-uh- ]

noun

  1. a system or method of treating disease that employs no surgery or synthetic drugs but uses special diets, herbs, vitamins, massage, etc., to assist the natural healing processes.

naturopathy

/ ˈneɪtʃərəˌpæθ; ˌneɪtʃəˈrɒpəθɪ; ˌneɪtʃərəˈpæθɪk /

noun

  1. a method of treating disorders, involving the use of herbs and other naturally grown foods, sunlight, fresh air, etc Also callednature cure

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Derived Forms

  • naturopathic, adjective
  • naturopath, noun

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Other Words From

  • na·tur·o·path [ney, -cher-, uh, -path, nach, -er-], noun
  • natur·o·pathic adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of naturopathy1

First recorded in 1900–05; nature + -o- + -pathy

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