# naturopathy

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #99,612

## Definitions
1. A system of therapy that avoids synthetic drugs and surgery, while emphasizing the use of natural remedies (plants and the elements) and physical means (massage, acupuncture) to treat illness.

## Etymology
From nature + -o- + -pathy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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