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/
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
Vegetarian is a neologism coined in 1847 by the British Vegetarian Society, combining the Latin root 'vegetabilis' (relating to plants) with the suffix '-arian' (one who practices or believes in). Some etymologists argue it derives more directly from Latin 'vegetus' (lively, vigorous), suggesting an original sense of living or sustaining life through plant-based diet.
Breakdown
veget- (from Latin vegetus, lively, or vegetabilis, plant-related) + -arian (believer in, practitioner of). The suffix '-arian' denotes adherence to a particular practice or ideology.
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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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