naturopathy
noun
na·tu·rop·a·thy
| \ ˌnā-chə-ˈrä-pə-thē
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Definition of naturopathy
: 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)
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Other Words from naturopathy
naturopath
\ ˈnā-chər-ə-ˌpath
, ˈna- \
noun
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noun
naturopathic
\ ˌnā-chər-ə-ˈpa-thik
, ˌna- ; nə-ˌtyu̇r-ə- , -ˌtu̇r- \
adjective
, ˌna- ; nə-ˌtyu̇r-ə- , -ˌtu̇r- \
adjective
Examples of naturopathy in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The most numerous were solicitations for homeopathy or naturopathy for cancer — 474 requests seeking more than $12 million. — Lindsey Tanner, The Seattle Times, "Desperate & duped? GoFundMe means big bucks for dubious care," 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, "Tidal wave of enrollment hits UC San Diego, UC Irvine," 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, "Accused teen 'doctor' sentenced to year on Va. fraud charges," 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, "Sentencing delayed for pH Miracle author," 1 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'naturopathy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for naturopathy
naturopathy
noun
English Language Learners Definition of naturopathy
: the treatment of illness by using diet, herbs, exercises, etc., without using standard drugs or surgery
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naturopathy
noun
na·tu·rop·a·thy
variants:
also natureopathy \ ˌnā-chə-ˈräp-ə-thē
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plural naturopathies
Medical Definition of naturopathy
: 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)
Other Words from naturopathy
naturopathic
also natureopathic \ ˌnā-chə-rə-ˈpath-ik
, nə-ˌt(y)u̇r-ə-
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adjective
, nə-ˌt(y)u̇r-ə-
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adjective