Naturism, also known as nudism, is a lifestyle that embraces social nudity in natural settings. For those who prefer not to use the term "naturism", there are a few other synonyms that refer to the same practice. "Clothing-optional" indicates the choice to wear clothes or not, while "natural living" emphasizes the connection to nature that is often central to naturist philosophy. "Freikörperkultur" (FKK) is a German term that loosely translates to "free body culture", and is used in many parts of Europe to describe naturist practices. Lastly, "bareness" simply refers to the state of being without clothing and can also be used as a synonym for naturism.