vegetarian — a person who does not eat meat or fish, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who does not eat meat or fish, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvedʒəˈteriən/
Korean meaning: 도덕적, 종교적, 건강상의 이유로 고기나 생선을 먹지 않는 사람, 채식주의자
Korean pronunciation: 베지**테**리언
Example Sentences
- My grandmother became a vegetarian after watching a documentary about cows, but she still wears leather shoes.
- The vegetarian menu at this steakhouse consists of french fries and a sad-looking lettuce leaf.
- Being vegetarian has many health benefits and reduces environmental impact.
vegetarian
NOUN//ˌvedʒəˈteriən//
a person who does not eat meat or fish, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons
She's a vegetarian, so she skips the steak and loads up on roasted veggies.
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Origin
1847년 영국 채식주의 협회에서 만든 신조어로, 라틴어 'vegetabilis'(식물의)에 '-arian'(~주의자) 접미사를 결합했습니다. 흥미롭게도 'vegetable'보다는 라틴어 'vegetus'(활기찬, 생생한)에서 더 직접적으로 파생되었다는 설도 있습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother became a vegetarian after watching a documentary about cows, but she still wears leather shoes.”
“The vegetarian menu at this steakhouse consists of french fries and a sad-looking lettuce leaf.”
“Being vegetarian has many health benefits and reduces environmental impact.”
“She's been a vegetarian for five years and feels more energetic than ever.”
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